Senior Production Engineer - Offshore Facilities

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Engineer for our client in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on maximizing hydrocarbon recovery, optimizing artificial lift, and ensuring safe, cost-effective operations of production facilities.

This field-centric position demands strong analytical skills and practical problem solving in upstream petroleum. Responsibilities include well performance analysis, project design, forecasting, economic evaluations, and mentoring junior engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7+ years in production engineering in oil & gas.
• Experience with artificial lift design and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor well and facility production to identify improvements.
• Optimize artificial lift systems (ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift).
• Troubleshoot production issues including wellbore problems.
• Design and implement production enhancement projects.
• Forecast production and assist reserve estimation.
• Perform economic evaluations for optimization proposals.
• Collaborate with reservoir, drilling, and facility engineers.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health and environmental regs.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.
• Mentor junior production engineers.

Skills

Artificial lift design

Production system analysis

Fluid flow in pipes

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent independent oil and gas producer, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Production Engineer to join their operational team based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA . This role is integral to maximizing hydrocarbon recovery from existing assets and ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of production facilities. The Senior Production Engineer will focus on well performance analysis, artificial lift optimization, production system troubleshooting, and the implementation of production enhancement projects. This is a field-centric position requiring strong analytical skills and a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving within the upstream petroleum industry. You will play a vital role in optimizing production operations and ensuring the long-term viability of our assets in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze well and facility production performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Optimize artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift) for maximum efficiency and reliability.
• Troubleshoot production-related issues, including wellbore problems and facility upsets.
• Design and implement production enhancement projects (e.g., well interventions, recompletions).
• Conduct production forecasting and contribute to reserve estimation processes.
• Perform economic evaluations for production optimization and development proposals.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, drilling engineers, and facility engineers.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, production summaries, and project documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior production engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in production engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Proven expertise in artificial lift design, operation, and optimization.
• Strong understanding of production system analysis, fluid flow in pipes, and surface facilities.
• Experience with production software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a practical, results-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to work in a demanding operational environment.
• Knowledge of the geological and operational context of the Eastern Cape region is a plus.
• Commitment to safety and operational integrity.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, attractive bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid, life assurance, and a retirement savings plan.
• This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development within a respected energy company.
• Working in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, provides exposure to unique operational challenges and the chance to contribute significantly to the region's energy landscape.
• You will be part of a dedicated team committed to operational excellence and responsible resource management.