Senior Oil & Gas Production Lead - On-Site Welkom

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Accommodation and travel allowance

Career advancement

Training and development

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Operations Supervisor in Welkom, Free State to lead and optimize on-site hydrocarbon production. You will manage a team of operators and technicians, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive maintenance and performance improvements.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 7+ years in oil and gas production with 3+ in a supervisory capacity, and excellent leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical engineering.
• 7+ years in oil and gas production ops; 3+ in supervision.
• Proven leadership, safety focus, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations and ensure safety/compliance.
• Lead, train, and mentor operators and technicians.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and ensure proper functioning of equipment/facilities.
• Develop and execute production plans to hit targets.
• Conduct safety inspections and enforce safe practices.
• Manage inventory of supplies and spare parts.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and other departments.
• Maintain accurate production records and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Decision making

Safety procedures

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Operations Supervisor in Welkom, Free State to lead and optimize on-site hydrocarbon production. You will manage a team of operators and technicians, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive maintenance and performance improvements.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 7+ years in oil and gas production with 3+ in a supervisory capacity, and excellent leadership and communication skills.