Senior Production Technologist - Upstream Process Optimization

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Our client in the Oil & Gas sector seeks a Senior Production Technologist to enhance upstream production in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will optimize well performance and manage surface facilities, collaborating with field teams and engineers to drive efficiency and asset integrity.

The role requires a strong background in production engineering, artificial lift systems, and data-driven problem solving, with emphasis on safety and environmental stewardship in a South African context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in upstream oil and gas production operations or technology.
• Strong expertise in artificial lift systems and production facility operations.
• Proficiency in production system analysis software and data analysis tools.
• Understanding of wellbore hydraulics, fluid flow, and thermodynamics.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a field-based operational environment.
• Experience in the South African Oil & Gas industry is a plus.
• Must possess legal working rights in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze well and facility production data to identify performance trends and issues.
• Develop and implement strategies for production optimization and troubleshooting.
• Specify, design, and manage artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift).
• Oversee the integrity and performance of surface production facilities.
• Conduct production system modeling and analysis to maximize recovery factors.
• Provide technical support to field operations personnel.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers on field development and production planning.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and operational procedures.
• Stay current with new production technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Artificial lift systems

Production operations

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Production system analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a key operator in the Oil & Gas industry, is seeking a skilled Senior Production Technologist to enhance upstream production processes in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This role focuses on optimizing the performance of wells and production facilities to ensure efficient and safe hydrocarbon extraction. You will be responsible for analyzing production data, identifying operational issues, and developing technical solutions to improve recovery and reduce operational costs. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in production engineering, artificial lift systems, and surface facility operations. You will work collaboratively with field operations teams, reservoir engineers, and management to implement best practices and drive operational excellence. This is a critical hands‑on role contributing directly to the company's production targets and asset integrity in the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze well and facility production data to identify performance trends and issues.
• Develop and implement strategies for production optimization and troubleshooting.
• Specify, design, and manage artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift).
• Oversee the integrity and performance of surface production facilities.
• Conduct production system modeling and analysis to maximize recovery factors.
• Provide technical support to field operations personnel.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers on field development and production planning.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and operational procedures.
• Stay current with new production technologies and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in upstream oil and gas production operations or technology.
• Strong expertise in artificial lift systems and production facility operations.
• Proficiency in production system analysis software and data analysis tools.
• Understanding of wellbore hydraulics, fluid flow, and thermodynamics.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a field-based operational environment.
• Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Experience in the South African Oil & Gas industry is a plus.
• Must possess legal working rights in South Africa.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and performance-related bonuses. The position is based in Kimberley, offering excellent exposure to upstream operations. Join a team dedicated to maximizing production efficiency and operational integrity in the energy sector.