Senior Well Integrity Engineer - Safety & Compliance

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Retirement fund contributions

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, seeks a Senior Well Integrity Engineer to join our technical team and ensure safety, reliability, and environmental compliance of well stock. You will develop and implement well integrity management systems, conduct risk assessments, and oversee interventions.

This role offers a hybrid schedule, balancing office collaboration with remote analysis and reporting, and provides opportunities for professional development with exposure to industry-leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in well integrity engineering within Oil & Gas.
• Strong understanding of well construction, completion, and abandonment principles.
• Experience with well integrity standards (ISO 16530-1, API RP 90).
• Able to conduct risk assessments and manage intervention programs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; hybrid work adaptability.
• IWCF certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage WIMS in accordance with standards and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments for well integrity failures and develop mitigations.
• Oversee and review well integrity testing and monitoring programs.
• Plan, supervise, and evaluate well integrity intervention operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and company policy adherence.
• Analyze well integrity data and maintain accurate records.
• Provide technical support to field operations and other disciplines.
• Stay updated on new technologies and best practices in well integrity.

Skills

Risk assessment

Well integrity

Data analysis

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IWCF

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected energy operator, is seeking a Senior Well Integrity Engineer to join their technical team in **Kimberley, Northern Cape**. This role is paramount to ensuring the long-term safety, reliability, and environmental compliance of all well stock. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive well integrity management systems, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing well integrity interventions. The position involves a hybrid work schedule, balancing crucial collaborative activities at our **Kimberley** office with remote analysis and reporting. This is a vital position within the Oil & Gas industry, focused on safeguarding assets and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage well integrity management systems (WIMS) in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments for well integrity failures and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee and review well integrity testing and monitoring programs.
• Plan, supervise, and evaluate well integrity intervention operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies related to well integrity.
• Analyze well integrity data and maintain accurate records.
• Provide technical support and guidance to field operations and other disciplines.
• Stay updated on new technologies and best practices in well integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in well integrity engineering or a closely related field within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong understanding of well construction, completion, and abandonment principles.
• Proven experience with well integrity standards (e.g., ISO 16530-1, API RP 90).
• Experience in conducting well integrity risk assessments and managing intervention programs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to a hybrid work environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with a team in **Kimberley**.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., IWCF) are highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client provides a competitive salary package, performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program, including private medical cover and retirement fund contributions. Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression are available through internal training and exposure to varied well integrity challenges. The hybrid work arrangement in **Kimberley** allows for a flexible work-life balance.