Vacancy title:
Reservoir Engineer
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Consulting, Category: Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining
Jobs at:
Aldelia
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 23 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The Reservoir Engineer is responsible for leading and executing tracer deployments across Interwell, Frac, and Inflow applications. The role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure environments. This position involves frequent travel, including to remote and international locations, and requires strict adherence to safety and operational protocols.
Key Responsibilities
1. Interwell Technology Applications
- Lead and execute Interwell tracer deployments.
- Select appropriate pipe and fitting sizes for each job.
- Operate pumps and valves safely and independently, following SOPs.
- Use tools such as spanners, thread tape, files, and pipe cutters competently.
- Communicate effectively with operators to coordinate injection start and stop times.
- Participate in client meetings to discuss job risks and mitigation strategies.
- Generate detailed post-job reports, including tracer types, injection locations, and timing.
- Understand and comply with work permit requirements and site-specific safety protocols.
2. Hydraulic Fracture (Frac) Applications
- Lead tracer deployments during hydraulic fracture operations.
- Understand and apply different delivery methods for oil, water, and gas tracers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues independently during operations.
- Operate and troubleshoot high- and low-pressure pump systems.
- Interpret customer pumping schedules and input data into Excel tool.
- Maintain clear communication with operators to align with changing pump rates.
- Create accurate application records and reports for each tracer deployment.
3. Inflow Tracer Applications
- Lead inflow tracer deployments and understand customer value.
- Apply tracer adhesion methods to completion tools and pipes.
- Follow deployment SOPs and document the process with images and reports.
- Maintain accurate application records detailing tracer placement.
General Requirements
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Prioritize safety in all operations and environments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email communication tools.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written) for global site communication.
- Willingness to travel internationally, including to remote and high-risk regions.
- Maintain up-to-date vaccinations, training, and medical certifications.
- Arrange travel and accommodation logistics for job assignments.
- Understand and contribute to risk assessments; able to write and amend them as needed.
Desirable Skills & Attributes
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal and client-facing communication.
- Adaptability to different cultural and operational environments.
- Experience working in the oil and gas sector or similar regions is a plus.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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