Job Reference: 201286**Upstream****Start Date:** 15/10/2025 **Applications close on:** 29/10/2025 **Contract Type:** Contract **Country:** Bahrain **Discipline:** Reservoir **Minimum Experience:** 10 Years\+ **Job Contact:** laura.hird@visuna.com Location: **Bahrain (Onsite)** Duration: **6 months, extendable based on performance** Start Date: **ASAP** Seniority: **15\+ years of experience** We are urgently seeking a highly experienced **Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer** with strong expertise in **gas reservoirs** to support ongoing field development and reservoir management activities. The ideal candidate will bring at least 15 years of hands\-on experience in simulation, modeling, and performance optimization for gas fields, with a proven track record using **Petrel, ECLIPSE, and INTERSECT (FRONTSIM is a plus)**. The role requires onsite delivery in Bahrain and the ability to drive results in a fast\-paced environment. A senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer: * Is a fully qualified professional Reservoir Engineer, with a minimum of Bachelor degree in Petroleum Engineering, but preferably Master and above * Is a professional that can demonstrate in excess of a minimum of 15 years of activity in reservoir Simulation and modeling * Can demonstrate a variety of technical assignments requiring familiarity with a broad field of reservoir Engineering and knowledge of other domains: Petrophysics, Geophysics and modeling * Can demonstrate an intimate knowledge of the subsurface analysis PVT analysis, SCAL modeling and Historical production interpretation. Typical activities involve: * Fundamental reservoir engineering analysis including material Balance, DCA and Well forecasting. * PVT analysis for both Black oil and composition simulation including EoS matching. * Relative permeability modeling, normalization and end point scaling * Capillary pressure modeling including hysteresis * History matching using experimental design and AI concept * Basic EOR experience with strong simulation capabilities. He/she participates in and works on reservoir studies for clients with the objective of creating history matching models that are suitable for prospect evaluation, dynamic fluid flow simulation and/or well placement planning. He/she works in a team environment with petrophysicists, geophysicists and Modeler. Reservoir simulation engineer is the pivot between these disciplines who integrates the Geophysical, Petrophysical and Modelling. The Reservoir Simulation Engineer: * Applies broad knowledge and brings experience to identify problems. * Balances priorities and interfaces with internal/external customers to ensure expectations are met within the confines of policies, technical and professional limits. * Makes independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions. Difficult, complex or unusual matters or decisions are usually referred to a more senior authority. * Keeps others informed of actions and reasons behind them. **Software skills** – Has a proven record of working with **Petrel, ECLIPSE and INTERSECT. FRONTSIM is a plus** – knows the Petrel Reservoir Engineering software: * Uncertainty analysis and Optimization * History Matching Analysis * Petrel Upscaling **Previous Experience and Competencies:** **Education:** * Bachelor’s Degree, master’s degree or other higher Degree in Petroleum / chemical engineering or Pure or Applied math. * Preferred: MSc in Petroleum Engineering (areas of specialization included PVT analysis, SCAl modeling, History matching and EOR) **Experience:** * BS with minimum 10 years of related experience * MS with minimum 7 years of related experience * PhD with minimum of 5 years of related experience **Skills and computer literacy:** **Problem Solving** * Intermediate to Advanced skill in project estimation * Can handle projects of medium\-high complexity * Creative and innovative in providing quality solutions, advanced skills in analysis and design of solutions * Expert skill in techniques, tools, processes and practices within area of expertise * Advanced Decision Making: Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies. **Basic Leadership skills** * Contributes to the team/area to optimum performance levels through leadership abilities * Establishes goals in order to meet objectives. **Communication skills:** * Excellent presentation skills * Very good command of the English language, both written and oral. * Advanced oral and written communication skills: Frequently interacts with peer groups, * Good relation: Interaction normally involves the ability to gain confidence, persuade and give complex presentations of information concerning specific projects/schedules etc * Customer oriented: actively communicates with internal and/or external customers to ensure service level exceeds expectations. ### **Benefit of Working with Visuna?** * A dedicated member of the team responsible for your placements and welfare * Some of the best day rates in the industry * FREE worldwide insurance and Medevac cover whist on a Placement * 24/7 access to our specialist support team * Assistance and advice on a range of business topics * FREE access to our Competency Scheme * Increased exposure to potential clients and more placement opportunities