Senior Petroleum Engineer

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan Senior Petroleum Engineer Location : Baku, Azerbaijan Type : Full-time About eiGroup At eiGroup, we believe ideas can change industries - but only if they are nurtured with structure, science, and courage. We’re an R&D and Innovation Venture Studio that transforms human ingenuity into technological value that scales. Our ecosystem brings together researchers, engineers, and creators who turn complex challenges into scalable products - from subsurface imaging to AI-driven analytics, from remote sensing to digital transformation. Our ventures are built in-house, born from research, and grown into independent companies. Together, we’re shaping how innovation takes root in this region - and how it reaches the world. What You’ll Do Domain-Driven Technical Leadership Lead the petroleum engineering input into the development of digital tools focused on production optimization, deferral management, anomaly detection, and workflow automation. Periodically review well stock performance using in-house tools and generate validated opportunity lists and deferral cases. Subsurface–Surface Integration Connect reservoir, well, and production system insights to reduce noise and ensure realistic, feasible recommendations. Provide holistic evaluations across subsurface, wellbore, and surface systems. Well & System Modelling Oversee or implement building, calibration, and validation of well and system models (natural flow, gas lift, ESP, and other artificial lift systems) in common software (IPM Suite, etc.) Provide procedural assurance or contribute to the development of the process to ensure integrity of input data (well tests, PVT, constraints) and quality of model outputs. Use model-derived insights to identify optimization opportunities and support forecasting and prediction workflows. Production Engineering Expertise Analyze performance of oil and gas producer wells, especially natural and gas-lifted wells. Diagnose flow assurance challenges (wax, asphaltenes, slugging, hydrates, sand) and recommend short- and long-term mitigation strategies. Guide the team on well performance indicators and opportunity identification frameworks. Digital Product Co-Creation Translate business pain points into clear technical requirements and actionable tasks for data science and development teams. Scope solutions with clients, define acceptance criteria, and oversee domain implementation during development. Ensure technical quality of delivered digital features and workflows. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with client production teams to validate opportunities, refine requirements, and ensure alignment. Prepare clear technical reports, quick analyses, and presentations for both technical and managerial audiences. Future Product Vision & Scaling Contribute to the long-term roadmap for digital production engineering products and scalable platforms. Identify new business opportunities and support management in expanding service lines and client relationships. Team Contribution & Mentorship Provide technical mentoring to junior petroleum/domain engineers within the team. Support creation of best practices, guidelines, and domain standards for internal use. Agile & Collaborative Delivery Work within an agile environment—participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (data science, development, QA) in fast-moving project cycles. Technical Tools & Digital Fluency Prepare rapid technical reports, PowerPoints, and decision-support materials. Ideally have exposure to databases, basic programming (Python, SQL), or digital engineering tools. Maintain strong English communication and presentation capabilities. What You Bring Technical & Domain Expertise Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, or related engineering discipline. 5+ years of experience in production/reservoir engineering roles within oil & gas operating companies or service/digital solution providers. Strong experience with oil and gas producer wells, including natural flow, gas lift, and basic familiarity with ESP and other artificial lift systems. Hands-on experience with well and system modelling (e.g., Prosper, GAP, MBAL or equivalent tools), including model building, calibration, and validation. Solid understanding of reservoir–well–surface system interactions and ability to integrate subsurface and surface data into optimization work. Proven proficiency in diagnosing flow assurance issues (wax, asphaltenes, slugging, hydrates, etc.) and recommending mitigation strategies. Strong command of well performance indicators, opportunity identification techniques, and production optimization workflows. Digital & Analytical Skills Experience collaborating in digital development projects, particularly using domain knowledge to shape requirements and validate outputs. Ability to break down complex engineering challenges into structured, actionable components for data science and software development teams. Prior exposure to databases, dataflows, or basic programming/scripting (Python, SQL, MATLAB, or similar) is a strong advantage. Experience working with data-driven tools, dashboards, or digital workflows is a plus. Communication & Stakeholder Management Strong skills in capturing business pain points, defining technical scopes, and aligning requirements with client stakeholders. Fluent English (written and spoken) with strong professional communication skills. Confident presenter able to prepare and deliver clear reports, slides, client materials, and technical justifications. Leadership, Collaboration & Agility Experience working in high-paced, agile development or multidisciplinary environments (sprints, iterative delivery, backlog grooming). Ability to plan and manage short-, mid-, and long-term objectives in parallel. Demonstrated capability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth. Proactive, dynamic mindset with a drive to push projects, ideas, and teams forward. Nice-to-Have Previous experience in consultancy, digital product development, or technical project leadership within the petroleum engineering domain. Familiarity with cloud-based platforms, production data systems, and integrated digital environments. Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, or identifying new value-creation opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical insurance (family coverage) Flexible working hours “Push 30” wellness program - company-covered Childcare support Company-provided lunch