Senior Production Engineer: Oil & Gas Optimization Leader

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Training & development

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, seeks a Senior Production Engineer to optimize oil production, manage field operations, and collaborate with reservoir and facilities teams to maximize output while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in production optimization, 6+ years in oil field operations, and hands-on experience with artificial lift and production facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years in production engineering for oil field operations.
• Proficiency in production system analysis software and artificial lift technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement artificial lift optimization strategies and designs.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of production facilities (separators, pumps, pipelines).
• Conduct performance reviews and recommend workovers or interventions.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers on forecasting and field development planning.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Production optimization

Data analysis

Teamwork

Artificial lift

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, seeks a Senior Production Engineer to optimize oil production, manage field operations, and collaborate with reservoir and facilities teams to maximize output while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in production optimization, 6+ years in oil field operations, and hands-on experience with artificial lift and production facilities.