Tech Specialist - Res. Engineering at Shell

, India

Job Family Group:

Information and Data:

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

May 5, 2026

Business Unit:

Projects and Technology:

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description: What's the role

Technical Specialist for Reservoir Engineering is expected to be connected with various subsurface and reservoir engineering colleagues in assets and streamline and document the data management process. Scope of the work covers also help for the Well, Reservoir and Facility Management (WRFM) community in extracting the required data for any WRFM review process, as well as help for the assets in capturing fluid, pressure, reservoir properties and managing key subsurface uncertainties. You are expected to have good Knowledge of reservoir performance analysis and maturation of hydrocarbon volumes. Experience in analyzing and reporting Hydrocarbon Resource volume data, Subsurface/Production Benchmarking, Annual Business Planning and Reserves Reporting to SEC are added advantage.

What you'll be doing

• Work closely with Assets / Reservoir Engineers in maintaining and providing necessary access / data for various reservoir studies / reviews

• Understand and provide support on necessary reports & workflows during the annual reporting cycles (internal and external)

• Lead Reserves Reporting and Subsurface Benchmarking on behalf of the Asset.

• Integrate subsurface data types such as production, pressures, etc. to present meaningful insights using industry standard data visualization tools. Perform quality check and connect with relevant stakeholders for verification / rectification.

• Support Assets with Reserves estimation and classification and reporting, Decline Curve Analysis (DCA) based Production Forecasting, Well Test interpretation and Material Balance (MBAL) Modelling.

• Participate in reservoir engineering network and share key achievements and challenges.

• Be a team player and coach /train other colleagues in reservoir engineering process / workflows as required.

• Work with multiple senior stakeholders and adopting various tools and workflows. Analyze multiple, large and ambiguous datasets, incorporating risk and uncertainty appropriately to support decisions with incomplete information.

• Demystify process complexity and identify simplification opportunities.

• Work in non-regular shifts to align with asset time zones.

What you bring

• University Degree in Geoscience, Reservoir engineering, Petroleum Engineering or relevant

• Preferably with at least 6 years of experience in relevant areas such as Field Development Planning, Reservoir Studies, Estimation and Production Forecasting, Business Planning, Annual Reserves Reporting Process, Project Maturation Processes.

• Good Data Management skills in identifying data sources, analyzing data quality, and providing reliable data.

• Understanding of various data types such as production, injection, fluid, pressure, reservoir properties etc.

• Strong process knowledge in Subsurface & WRFM with proven ability to work on Exploration and Development activities.

• Strong working experience in the Reservoir Engineering related applications (OFM, IPM-Petex, Kappa-WS) will be advantageous.

• Skills in Data analysis (using Python), data integration (using VBA, Power Query) and visualization (using Spotfire, PowerBI) are added advantage.

• Experience in applying Continuous Improvement methods for process improvements is a good addition

After you submit your application, you will receive an email providing a link to an online assessment that is a mandatory part of the process. The email will come from Hire Vue - please check your spam/junk mailbox if you do not see the email. Once completed, your application will be reviewed to determine next steps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.

Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.

Work at the forefront of technology, trends and practices.

Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.

Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best

version of yourself.

Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation and life experiences to apply.

Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.

Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs.

Shell in India

Shell is a diversified energy company in India with 13,000 employees, and presence in Integrated Gas, Downstream, Power, Renewable and Upstream. Additionally, we have deep capabilities in R&D, digitalization, and business operations.

Our global strategy, Powering Progress, is designed to generate value for our shareholders, customers, and the wider society, and focuses on creating more value with less emissions. The strategy supports our purpose of providing more and cleaner energy solutions, with the aim of profitably transforming Shell into a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. As India moves towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2070, Shell India aims to play a leading role in securing vital energy for today, while investing in, and helping to build, the energy system of the future through strategic investments in the country.

Our Lubricants business serves over 50,000 consumers through a strong network of over 200 distributors, and operates an end-to-end value chain that spans conceptualization, development, and production at a world-class blending plant at Taloja. Through our 350-plus retail stations, we offer an integrated mobility experience including fuels, cafes, and convenience stores, with a prominent network of EV recharging facilities.

Shell owns and operates a LNG re-gasification terminal at Hazira, Surat, with a capacity of 5 MTPA and a LNG truck-loading unit that plays a crucial role in helping meet India’s growing demand for gas across sectors. In 2022, Shell acquired Sprng Energy in a $1.55 billion deal to build an integrated energy transition business in the country. Sprng is a leading renewable energy company in India which develops and manages solar, wind, and hybrid power generation facilities and infrastructure.

Our three capability centres across Bangalore and Chennai serve as a technology and innovation powerhouse for Shell globally, working as a delivery engine for core technical, digital, and finance processes: pioneering digital innovation and cutting-edge technologies across the energy sector. We also have strong academic partnerships and collaborations with leading universities and technology institutes to accelerate decarbonization efforts within the energy sector.

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