Senior Production Engineer

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonus

On-site role

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Production Engineer to optimize hydrocarbon production on-site in Upington, Northern Cape. You will analyze production data, implement artificial lift systems, and collaborate with drilling and reservoir teams to maximize recovery while ensuring safe, economical operations.

The role requires 7+ years in production engineering, a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering, and hands-on field experience with surface facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Petroleum/Chemical Engineering).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in production engineering within Oil & Gas.
• Experience in production optimization, artificial lift, and well intervention techniques.
• Strong knowledge of production system design, operations, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with production software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze well and facility production performance data.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize production rates and recovery factors.
• Design, implement, and manage artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, gas lift, rod pumps).
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related operational problems.
• Conduct well performance analysis and recommend interventions (e.g., workovers, stimulation).
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to ensure production plans align with reservoir management objectives.
• Work closely with drilling engineers during the well completion and initial production phases.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental (HSE) standards in all production activities.
• Prepare production forecasts, reports, and economic evaluations.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to junior production engineers and technicians.

Skills

Production engineering

Artificial lift

Data analysis

On-site operations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant operator within the Oil & Gas sector, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Production Engineer to join their operational team based in Upington, Northern Cape. This is a vital on-site role focused on optimizing hydrocarbon production, ensuring efficient well performance, and managing production facilities. The Senior Production Engineer will be responsible for analyzing production data, implementing artificial lift systems, and collaborating with drilling and reservoir engineering teams to maximize recovery rates. Your expertise will be crucial in troubleshooting production challenges and ensuring the safe and economic operation of production assets. This position requires a results-oriented individual with a strong understanding of production engineering principles and a proven ability to enhance production output in challenging environments. The role demands hands‑on field experience and a commitment to operational excellence in Upington.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze well and facility production performance data.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize production rates and recovery factors.
• Design, implement, and manage artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, gas lift, rod pumps).
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related operational problems.
• Conduct well performance analysis and recommend interventions (e.g., workovers, stimulation).
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to ensure production plans align with reservoir management objectives.
• Work closely with drilling engineers during the well completion and initial production phases.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental (HSE) standards in all production activities.
• Prepare production forecasts, reports, and economic evaluations.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to junior production engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in production engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience in production optimization, artificial lift, and well intervention techniques.
• Strong knowledge of production system design, operations, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with production software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to work effectively on-site in Upington, Northern Cape.
• Experience with field operations and understanding of surface facilities is essential.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and performance bonuses.
• This on‑site role provides stability and the opportunity to be directly involved in operational success.
• Excellent career progression opportunities are available within a leading Oil & Gas company.
• The position is based in Upington, Northern Cape, offering a unique operational setting.
• We are committed to ensuring a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment for all our employees.