Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Geographical Experience
Topical Areas of Expertise
Administrative experience
Retraining Course
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Anton Zimin

Anton Zimin

Lead Reservoir Engineer, Team Lead Manager
Tunis

Summary

Accomplished reservoir engineer with over 15 years of expertise in reservoir engineering, simulation modeling, and related disciplines. Demonstrates a robust command of analytical and mathematical skills. Proficient in specialized reservoir simulation software, including tNavigator, Tempest, and Eclipse, with hands-on experience across conventional, heavy oil, and unconventional assets. Recognized as a subject matter expert and mentor for over 8 years, fostering the development of emerging professionals in the field. Committed to driving innovative solutions that enhance reservoir performance and optimize resource recovery.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Lead Reservoir Engineer, Team Lead Manager

Murzuq Oil Services
08.2024 - Current
  • Integration of geological, petrophysical, and reservoir engineering data
  • Enhanced communication between engineering disciplines by developing streamlined workflows for effective collaboration
  • Implemented advanced surveillance techniques to monitor reservoir performance and optimize production operations.

Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Geology and Reservoir Engineering

KFG Capital LLC
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient management strategies and processes.
  • Enhanced company reputation through successful partnerships with key industry stakeholders.

Lead reservoir engineer

PertoTrace Geoscience Company
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • A member of the multidisciplinary team of the integrated project for Gazprom International. Geological-economic appraisal, an international asset feasibility study.
  • Field development planning;
  • Simulation modeling;
  • Arrangements with subcontractors.

Senior reservoir engineer

DeGolyer&MacNaughton Corp.
10.2015 - 11.2022

FDP projects for various Rosneft assets in Russia. Manpower project with SOCAR (Baku, Azerbaijan) and KazMunayGas LLP (Astana, Kazakhstan).

  • Production rates enhancement and field development optimization:
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by performing regular reviews of existing processes, procedures, and systems within the organization's Reservoir Engineering function.
  • Simulation modeling, Customer training;
  • Streamlined decision making with timely recommendations based on rigorous sensitivity analyses across various scenarios.
  • Field development plans optimization, ultimate oil recovery increasing;
  • Conducted comprehensive reservoir studies to identify opportunities for improved field performance.
  • Delivered comprehensive technical presentations on project status to both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Senior petroleum engineer, a member of multidisciplinary team, deputy project manager

ROXAR Services AS
01.2014 - 10.2015

Service contract with PAO ‘Slavneft-Megionneftegas’ (Megion, Tyumen region, Russia)

  • Simulation modeling, field production performance monitoring and optimization
  • Managed multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives within budget and timeline constraints.

Head of the Field Development Office, Project Manager

Tomsk Oil and Gas Research and Design Institute (Rosneft)
10.2008 - 01.2014

From Junior Researcher to Head of Department

  • Field development planning
  • Simulation modeling
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.

Education

Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering

Heriot-Watt University, Petroleum Engineering Institute
Edinburgh, Scotland
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Geological And Geophysical Problems of Oil And Gas Field Development

National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University
Tomsk, Russia
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, English language

Ulyanovsk State Pedagogical University Named After I. Ulyanov
Ulyanovsk, Russia
04.2001 -

Geographical Experience

  • Western Siberia (Russia)
  • Eastern Siberia (Russia)
  • Timano-Pechora (Russia)
  • Indo-Gangetic Plain (Bangladesh)
  • Mangistau (Kazakhstan)
  • Pre-Caspian (Kazakhstan)
  • Azerbaijan
  • Libya

Topical Areas of Expertise

  • Reservoir Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Reservoir Simulation Modeling
  • Field Development Planning
  • Waterflood Optimization
  • Reserves Audition (PRMS, SEC)
  • Uncertainty Analysis

Administrative experience

  • Department management (up to 6 people) – 3 years;
  • Deputy head of a company branch – 2 years;
  • Responsible project executive – 7 years;
  • Multidisciplinary groups management (of up to 15 people) – 6 years;
  • CEO deputy – 2 years

Retraining Course

  • Organization: Heriot-Watt Approved Petroleum Learning Centre, Tomsk, Russia
  • Course: Oil and Gas Fields Exploration and Development

Timeline

Lead Reservoir Engineer, Team Lead Manager

Murzuq Oil Services
08.2024 - Current

Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Geology and Reservoir Engineering

KFG Capital LLC
10.2023 - 07.2024

Lead reservoir engineer

PertoTrace Geoscience Company
05.2023 - 10.2023

Senior reservoir engineer

DeGolyer&MacNaughton Corp.
10.2015 - 11.2022

Senior petroleum engineer, a member of multidisciplinary team, deputy project manager

ROXAR Services AS
01.2014 - 10.2015

Head of the Field Development Office, Project Manager

Tomsk Oil and Gas Research and Design Institute (Rosneft)
10.2008 - 01.2014

Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering

Heriot-Watt University, Petroleum Engineering Institute
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Geological And Geophysical Problems of Oil And Gas Field Development

National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, English language

Ulyanovsk State Pedagogical University Named After I. Ulyanov
04.2001 -
Anton ZiminLead Reservoir Engineer, Team Lead Manager