Senior Field Development Engineer - Subsurface Integration

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonuses based on performance

Medical aid & retirement options

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work in East London

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Field Development Engineer to join our client’s team in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The role blends subsurface and surface development to optimize new hydrocarbon field recovery within a hybrid work model.

You will lead field development concepts, integrate geology, reservoir and facilities data, perform economic evaluations, mentor engineers, and collaborate with partners and regulators. A degreed engineer with 8+ years in Oil & Gas is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in field development or related roles within Oil & Gas.
• Proven experience integrating subsurface and surface aspects.
• Strong understanding of well design, production operations, and economic evaluation techniques.
• Proficiency with field development planning software and economic modeling tools.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate field development concepts, including well strategies and facilities.
• Integrate geological, reservoir, and production data to optimize field plans.
• Perform economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses for development scenarios.
• Manage interfaces between subsurface, facilities, and drilling teams.
• Prepare development plans, reports, and presentations for management.
• Identify and assess technical risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with external partners and regulatory bodies.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking energy exploration company, is seeking a Senior Field Development Engineer to join their integrated team in **East London, Eastern Cape**. This role is crucial for conceptualizing, planning, and executing the development of new hydrocarbon fields. You will integrate subsurface data with facilities and operational requirements to optimize field recovery and economic value. This position operates on a hybrid model, enabling effective collaboration at our **East London** office while allowing for focused remote work. It's an exceptional opportunity to contribute to significant projects within the dynamic Oil & Gas sector in **South Africa**.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate field development concepts, including well strategies, production facilities, and infrastructure.
• Integrate geological, reservoir, and production data to optimize field development plans.
• Perform economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses for development scenarios.
• Manage interfaces between subsurface, facilities, and drilling teams.
• Prepare development plans, reports, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Identify and assess technical risks and opportunities associated with field development.
• Collaborate with external partners and regulatory bodies as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in field development or related roles within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience in integrating subsurface (geology, reservoir engineering) and surface (facilities engineering) aspects.
• Strong understanding of well design, production operations, and economic evaluation techniques.
• Proficiency with field development planning software and economic modeling tools.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective collaboration in a hybrid environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team based in **East London**.
• Experience in frontier exploration is a plus.

Benefits

• competitive salary package
• performance-based bonuses
• comprehensive benefits program including medical aid and retirement fund options
• significant opportunities for professional development through training, mentorship, and exposure to complex development projects
• hybrid work arrangement in **East London** supports a flexible and productive work-life balance
• join a talented team contributing to shaping the future of energy production in the **Eastern Cape** province and the broader Oil & Gas industry