Joint Operating Company of Absheron Petroleum
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JOCAP (Joint Operating Company of Absheron Petroleum B. V. ) is a non-profit Joint Operating Company established and equally owned by partners SOCAR Absheron and TEPAb for the development and production of the Absheron offshore block in full compliance with the Exploration, Development and Production Sharing Agreement for the Absheron offshore block in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea signed between SOCAR, SOCAR-Absheron and TEPAb.
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Reservoir Engineer
Direction: 2G&R
Department: 2G&R
Situation in Organization
- Position to Report: 2G&R Manager
Job Dimensions
- Absheron Early Production Scheme (EPS) is an early development phase with a production plateau at 1.5 bcma of gas (production started on 3 July 2023).
- EPS Project Technical Data: Production from 1 subsea well, 34 km multiphase flowline, dedicated new platform installed at Oil Rocks field.
- Absheron Full Field Development studies are progressing towards a Final Investment Decision (expected end Q3 2026) with an objective to produce around 4.5 bcma of gas from 3 subsea wells (first gas planned in Q3 2029 while drilling is expected to start in Q1 2027).
- JOCAP Joint Operating Company of Absheron Petroleum is a company created in March 2018, which has been the Operator of Absheron since August 2018.
- JOCAP is owned by SOCAR (35%), TotalEnergies (35%) and ADNOC (30%).
- The operatorship will change from JOCAP to TEPAb in Q4 2026.
- Reference agreements are PSA, JOA and addendums.
Activities
Provide Reservoir Engineering / Petroleum Engineering Support to the Team
- Perform Analytical and Numerical Reservoir Engineering (modelling, Well Test Interpretation, Material Balance).
- Contribute to the yearly Reservoir Surveillance Plan update.
- Contribute to Dynamic Synthesis and integrated 2G&R studies.
- Support Well Performance activities (EPS production monitoring, Well Modelling).
Support the Yearly Reserves Exercise (Prime)
- Update existing models with additional data to assess the quality of the model (history matching and forecast).
- Provide low/best/high potential profiles.
- Provide Proved Developed and Proved Undeveloped reserves.
- Prepare the reserves tables/report.
- Compare with previous year’s reserves.
- Provide input to the Reserves Consolidating Meeting slides.
- Load data into the Reserves Database (Prime).
- Update the reserves with end-year production.
Support Long-Term Profiles (LTP)
- Update existing models with additional data to assess the quality of the model.
- Provide profiles.
Support Reporting / Technical Meetings
- Contribute to the weekly and monthly internal reports.
- Update quarterly and yearly reports for Contractor Parties.
- Support Technical Meetings.
Data Management and Information System (TMORE)
- QA/QC of Reservoir data.
- Contribute to the transfer of data as part of the Change of Operatorship from JOCAP to TEPAb.
- Update TMORE Database with additional available data (production data, new well information, etc.).
- Develop TMORE functionalities (TMORE PF, TMEX, etc.).
- Interface between several stakeholders (IT, OPS, DEV, Service Provider) to ensure all available data is maintained and saved in good quality in TMORE.
HSE Responsibilities
- Comply with the activities described within the HSE Management System.
- Take reasonable care of own Health and Safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts at work.
- Know responsibilities related to environmental issues in the work areas.
- Each employee must observe all Company Rules, Procedures and Instructions in the performance of his own task.
As such, his duties and areas of authority are:
- Follow HSE instructions given by Managers and Supervisory Personnel.
- Assure the safety of his worksite before commencing work.
- Take the necessary measures to avert immediate threats of danger.
- Exercise such caution as is necessary to avoid danger to persons and installations or to avoid pollution.
- Use tools, equipment and their safeguards correctly.
- Use the provided means of personal protection correctly.
- Leave the workplace correct and orderly upon job completion and enforce the Company Clean Desk Policy.
- Report any anomaly, abnormal condition and near miss to the supervisor.
- Participate actively in HSE meetings, safety talks, toolboxes, training sessions and drills.
- Co-operate actively in the execution of HSE plans.
Authority to suspend activities when there is a potential or actual threat to human life, the installation or the environment, and notify forthwith the responsible supervisor.
Accountabilities
- Provide Reservoir Engineering support to the 2G&R team.
- Support the yearly Reserves Exercise (PRIME) and Long-Term Plan (LTP).
- Update the TMORE Reservoir Management Database with additional data and develop Power BI dashboards.
- Contribute to team reporting and technical meetings.
Qualifications / Experience / Skills
Qualification Level Required for the Position:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Reservoir Engineering or Petroleum Engineering.
Professional Experience:
- 1 to 3 years of analytical and numerical Reservoir Engineering experience, including Inflow/Outflow analyses.
- Knowledge of modelling software (ECLIPSE and/or IX).
- Notions of reserves booking methodology and Data Management / Information Systems.
Soft Skills:
- Teamwork, flexibility, proactivity, curiosity, listening skills, communication and reporting.
Language Skills Required for the Position:
- English (fluent); French would be a plus.
For candidates: Please indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. Otherwise your candidacy will not be considered.



























