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General Information

Location:
Brisbane
Ref#:
ATR 528547

Description & Requirements

Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one. 

At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you. 

As an ASX 20 global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone. 

To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, “How can we?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”) 
We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focussed and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy. 

The difference isn’t just thinking big – it’s delivering on it too. 

As part of the team, you’ll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.

What you’ll do:

As our Senior Reservoir Engineer working in the Cooper Reservoir Management Team, you will be working in conjunction with the Cooper Production Engineering team to maximise the value from the existing Cooper Basin wells through reservoir management studies, reservoir surveillance activities and the identification of In-Wellbore (IWB) opportunities.

Accountabilities for this position are:
  • Provide Reservoir Engineering support to the Cooper Basin Reservoir Management Team (CRMT).
  • Lead reservoir engineering studies and reservoir characterization of assigned fields and opportunities, integrating available pressure, production, and other dynamic data.
  • Working in conjunction with the Cooper Production Engineering Team generate, and keep current, a seriatim of IWB opportunities with the aim to increase production and reduce unit operating costs.
  • Working with the team Geologists and the Cooper Production engineers and with wider Cooper Subsurface Teams, design and execute surveillance campaigns, and implement monitoring protocols for Cooper Basin assets.
  • Ensure all subsurface technical work is appropriately assured through formal and informal technical reviews, both internally and externally (JV). Document and report work at both working level and as required, for internal and external stakeholder engagement.
  • Provide subsurface operations and execution support for IWB and surveillance operations as required. 
  • Provide technical support during YE Reserves process.
  • Complete IWB lookbacks and update estimates of field reserves, production potential, and risk using Santos’s procedures and processes.
  • Keep up to date with new technology and where appropriate, develop, justify, and implement the use of new and innovative technology/software.
  
What you’ll bring:

10+ years’ in the oil and gas industry with demonstrated experience working in multi-disciplinary subsurface teams generating / evaluating drilling and IWB opportunities. You will have experience in resources assessments, formulating, documenting and presenting to resource certifiers. 

  • Demonstrated ability to build strong, effective and collaborative relationships across broad stakeholder groups. 
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and influence key stakeholders both internally and externally on the desired outcome.
  • Capacity to work effectively and autonomously under pressure, prioritise and handle competing priorities, meet deadlines and bring tasks to completion.

Essential qualifications required for this position are:

• Degree qualified subsurface professional (Reservoir/Petroleum/Production Engineer)
• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) or working towards becoming registered.



What you’ll get:

Here, you’ll be amongst high-calibre people and get to work on industry-leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow. 

At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too.

Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance. In Brisbane this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits.

What you’re part of:

Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone

And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us – together.

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 30th June 2025

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.  

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.  

Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.

A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply.