Remote Production Operations Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Production Operations Engineer for the oil and gas sector. This fully remote role lets you monitor production facilities, analyze performance data, and troubleshoot issues from your home office.

You will collaborate with field teams and engineers to optimize recovery, ensure safety, and reduce operating costs while staying up to date with industry best practices. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in a relevant engineering discipline and at least five years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production operations or production engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas production equipment, processes, and artificial lift systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production rates, uptime, and operational parameters of oil and gas facilities remotely.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, diagnose problems, and optimize recovery.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, providing technical guidance to field personnel.
• Perform well performance analysis, including decline curve analysis and rate transient analysis.
• Conduct economic evaluations for production enhancement projects and capital expenditure proposals.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare production reports, forecasts, and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a virtual environment.
• Stay current with emerging production technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Self-management

Communication

Digital collaboration

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/ Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Production analysis software

Data management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative energy company operating within the **Oil & Gas** sector, is actively recruiting for a Remote Production Operations Engineer. This fully remote position allows you to contribute to optimizing oil and gas production from anywhere with a reliable internet connection. You will be responsible for monitoring production facilities, analyzing performance data, identifying opportunities for improvement, and troubleshooting operational issues. This role requires a proactive and analytical individual with a strong understanding of production engineering principles and practices. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with field operations teams, reservoir engineers, and management to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable production. As this is a remote role, strong self-management, communication, and digital collaboration skills are essential for success. The role will support production operations that may be linked to assets in the **Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA** region, but direct physical presence is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor production rates, uptime, and operational parameters of oil and gas facilities remotely.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, diagnose problems, and optimize recovery.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, providing technical guidance to field personnel.
• Perform well performance analysis, including decline curve analysis and rate transient analysis.
• Conduct economic evaluations for production enhancement projects and capital expenditure proposals.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare production reports, forecasts, and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a virtual environment.
• Stay current with emerging production technologies and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production operations or production engineering within the **Oil & Gas** industry.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas production equipment, processes, and artificial lift systems.
• Proficiency in production analysis software and data management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze production data and identify optimization opportunities.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Proven ability to manage workload and deliver results independently.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a suitable home office setup.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers exceptional work‑life balance and the opportunity to work on diverse production challenges without geographical constraints.
• Our client provides a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and retirement planning support.
• Continuous professional development is supported through access to online training resources, industry webinars, and virtual conferences.
• This role offers a chance to be a key contributor to production optimization and efficiency within the **Oil & Gas** sector, supporting strategic objectives relevant to regions such as **Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA** from any location.