Principal Reservoir Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for tight gas, providing guidance on reservoir characterization, stimulation, and production forecasting
• Act as Technical Authority (TA2) for reservoir engineering to ensure adherence to Shell standards and technical integrity
• Define and deploy fit-for-purpose workflows, tools, and best practices across assets
• Manage hydrocarbon resource estimation, classification, and reporting in line with corporate and regulatory standards
• Deliver high-quality reservoir simulation modelling, analytical evaluations, and integrated production forecasts
• Oversee HSSE-critical activities including pore pressure prediction and H2S risk management
• Influence asset development strategies and long-term portfolio plans to support investment decisions
• Lead, coach, and develop reservoir engineering talent and technical capability within the organization

Requirements

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
• 20+ years of professional experience in Reservoir Engineering
• Demonstrated expertise in tight gas and unconventional reservoirs
• Mandatory certification as a Reservoir Engineering TA2
• Proven experience working in Joint Venture (JV) environments and managing complex asset portfolios

About the Company

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing 96,000 people across more than 70 countries. We are transitioning to become a net-zero emissions business while providing the energy that the world needs today, driven by our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people.