Reservoir Engineering Programme Lead

Shell

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Competitive starting salary; annual performance-re...
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Post-graduate degree in reservoir engineering
10+ years experience in reservoir engineering
Expertise in pre-salt carbonate systems
** Shell is seeking a Reservoir Engineering Programme Lead for their Rio de Janeiro office, responsible for overseeing multi-year R&D programs focused on carbonate reservoirs. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in reservoir engineering, particularly in Brazilian pre-salt systems, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. **

Job Summary

  • Lead multi-year, high-value Reservoir Engineering R&D programmes with clear technical and commercial outcomes.
  • Act as the senior technical integrator for pre-salt carbonate reservoirs across Shell Brasil Technology.
  • Drive regulatory compliance, budget discipline, and technical quality for the ANP R&D portfolio while ensuring safe execution of laboratory activities.

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** Shell is seeking a Reservoir Engineering Programme Lead for their Rio de Janeiro office, responsible for overseeing multi-year R&D programs focused on carbonate reservoirs. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in reservoir engineering, particularly in Brazilian pre-salt systems, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. **

Salary

Competitive starting salary; Annual performance-related increase; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Post-graduate degree in Reservoir Engineering
  • 10+ years experience in reservoir engineering
  • Expertise in pre-salt carbonate systems
  • R&D leadership and portfolio governance
  • Advanced reservoir modeling and simulation
  • SCAL and digital rock analysis expertise
  • Executive-level Portuguese and English communication

Nice-to-have

  • Practical experience delivering R&D projects
  • Application of AI solutions in subsurface decision-making
  • Entrepreneurial leadership in strategic partnerships
  • Experience with university and technology provider collaborations
  • Ability to influence stakeholders under dynamic scenarios

Key Requirements

  • Legal authorization to work in Brazil full-time
  • Post-graduate degree in Reservoir or Petroleum Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of subsurface discipline experience
  • Demonstrated background in R&D leadership roles
  • Fluency in Portuguese and English at executive level

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Brazil on a full-time basis

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