Brine Reservoir Engineer
Core
Develop and manage world-class brine resources and subsurface reserves to maximize extraction of mineral-rich brines (e.g., lithium) and optimize Net Present Value.
Role type
Senior IC brine reservoir engineer
Builds
Brine extraction and reinjection well systems for critical mineral recovery
Domain
Upstream energy / Critical minerals extraction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
reservoir engineering, reservoir simulation, reserves management, brine reservoir expertise, fluid-rock interactions, well spacing optimization, economic evaluation, well design
Preferred skills
advanced degree in relevant field, mentorship experience
Technologies
reservoir simulation software, subsurface modeling tools
Responsibilities
Formulate brine reservoir development and sustainable extraction-and-reinjection strategies; Design and implement solutions for brine reservoir performance analysis and field development plans; Supervise comprehensive reservoir modeling and simulation studies to identify optimal well spacing; Monitor operating expenses to maintain wells for highest volume production at lowest cost; Work with multidisciplinary teams on reservoir field studies focused on fluid-rock interactions; Prepare requirements for well construction and develop designs for extraction and reinjection wells; Provide economic evaluation to support development decisions; Train and mentor young engineers and professionals.