Principal Reservoir Engineer

Job Description

Requisition ID947-Posted07/09/2026-Brisbane-Australia-Operations

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Arrow Energy is a Queensland-based producer of natural gas and electricity to power homes, business, and industries.

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Arrow proudly contributes to areas where we work and we offer exciting career opportunities in a dynamic environment where you will be supported to develop and innovate.

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We are an inclusive workplace which values diversity because we believe it leads to better outcomes, including more innovative solutions.

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Join us as we go further to help power society, support communities, and help drive a cleaner energy future.

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The Opportunity: Reporting to theSubsurface Manager,purpose of the role is tolead subsurface analysis and activity planning across three key aspects of the hydrocarbon maturation process which are reservoir characterization, production forecasting and reserves management. Provide assurance and estimation of subsurface properties across AE coal seam gas fields using range of acquired subsurface data.

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• Salary + Super + incentive scheme + employee benefits
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• Brisbane, Australia
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• Flexible hybrid WFH / Office arrangement
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This is a Brisbane based position and will require occasional travel to our field operations as required, with plenty of notice.

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In addition, as a Principal Reservoir Engineer you will:

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• Lead, define and document subsurface data acquisition strategies and uncertainty management activities to support the development concept, production forecast basis and other core subsurface assumptions.
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• Deliver and assure corporate reference case subsurface dynamic model and the subsurface assumptions required to develop the corporate production forecasts. Manage interfaces with production, drilling, and projects functions to ensure results of decisions and associated assumptions are adequately reflected in the subsurface model.
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• Deliver production forecast and core assumptions, as well as Reference and Sensitivity scenarios (i.e. "corporate production forecast case map"). Responsible for the implementation of best practice in all areas of Reservoir Engineering Conduct production forecasting activities (May be probabilistic or deterministic; including analytical / integrated production system modelling as required).
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• Provide assurance and support to the Operations and Operations Support Function (on short term production forecasting and activity planning). Serve as influential integrating agent between subsurface, development, capacity planning, operations, and other business support function teams. Conduct discipline assurance of short-term forecast input and other operational subsurface deliverables.
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• Provide recommendations to safely mitigate the risks and ensure opportunities are captured and realised through Subsurface opportunity realization process. Participate in Integrated Activity and Area wide Planning sessions.
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• Analyse and present Reserves & Resources technical assurance of the corporate Reserves Portfolio and the associated change control process (i.e. updates to development priorities). Assist with delivery of certification exercises with third‐party auditor for AE operated fields.
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• Represent the Subsurface function as a senior technical specialist, providing peer review, technical assurance and clear communication of complex subsurface matters to internal and external stakeholders.
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• Demonstrate a personal commitment to consistently role model Arrow's values, code of conduct, safety and the environment.
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• Establish positive and productive working relationships with key stakeholders.
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• Model inclusive behaviours to create a safe environment where different views and perspectives are encouraged and valued.
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About You:

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• Qualification required: Being able to operate on a level equivalent to a university degree or First degree or Other Professional Qualification
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• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the Petroleum industry with emphasis on development roles
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• Well-developed organisational, communication, presentations and managerial skills
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• As a discipline leader, you must have excellent interpersonal & leadership skills, that allow you to effectively cocreate solutions across different parts of the organisation
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• Have demonstrable competence, proven track record and capabilities to take a leading role in collaboratively progressing complex opportunities, with dimensions that both rely on in-depth reservoir engineering domain knowledge, but also broad knowledge on general gas field development
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• Track record in coaching and developing staff, both within own reservoir engineering discipline and other subsurface disciplines
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Explore What Our Culture and Benefits Can Offer

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At Arrow, everyone belongs. We have a high-performance culture that celebrates diversity and inclusivity, as one of our key foundations. We believe that enabling people to bring their whole selves to work creates a thriving and successful culture. We aspire to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities, that utilises and develops the full potential of all our people.

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With a high-performance culture, we are proud to reward quality work. Some of our benefits and rewards that we offer:

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• An attractive remuneration package.
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• Annual incentive scheme based on company & individual performance.
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• Employee Benefits Program - $3000 per year to cover insurances/electricity rebates.
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• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
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• Bonus 5 days annual leave awarded at 5-year anniversary.
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• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
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• Novated leasing, corporate discount programs, lifestyle benefit, specialist health care service access, annual flu shot & skin check and Employee Assistance Program.
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• Gender neutral leave policies, including paid primary and secondary carers' leave.
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• Relocation and regional benefits
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If you're excited about this role however don't meet all the criteria, we would still love to hear from you anyway. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or future roles with Arrow Energy.

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We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace and genuinely encourage applications from all genders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

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All applications will be considered with utmost confidentiality.