Senior Well Completion Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Well Completion Engineer in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing well completion operations to optimize production and ensure wellbore integrity.

You will lead offshore/on-site teams, select equipment, and develop robust completion programs. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in well completions, expertise in complex completions, and strong knowledge of downhole tools and artificial lift systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years in well completion engineering in Oil & Gas.
• Experience with complex completions (multilateral, intelligent).
• Knowledge of downhole tools and cementing practices.
• Familiar with artificial lift systems.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design tailored well completion strategies for reservoirs.
• Select completion equipment incl. tubing, packers, valves.
• Develop completion programs ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Supervise on-site completion operations.
• Perform wellbore integrity analysis and remediation.
• Plan diagnostics and intervention operations.
• Conduct post-completion performance analyses.
• Collaborate with drilling, reservoir, and production engineers.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Skills

Well completion design

Downhole tools

Artificial lift

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

ESP

Rod pumps

Gas lift

Cementing equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant entity in the Oil & Gas industry, is actively recruiting for a Senior Well Completion Engineer to enhance their technical capabilities. This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and managing well completion operations to ensure optimal production and wellbore integrity. The position is based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA. We are seeking a results-oriented professional with extensive experience in completion design, equipment selection, and operational execution. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of downhole tools, stimulation techniques, and safety protocols essential for successful completion projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer well completion strategies tailored to specific reservoir characteristics and production objectives.
• Select appropriate completion equipment, including tubing, packers, safety valves, and artificial lift systems.
• Develop detailed completion programs and procedures, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Oversee and supervise completion operations on-site, providing technical guidance to field teams.
• Perform wellbore integrity analysis and design remediation plans when necessary.
• Plan and execute wellbore diagnostics and intervention operations.
• Conduct post-completion analysis to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers, reservoir engineers, and production engineers.
• Ensure compliance with all company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in well completion engineering within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Proven expertise in designing and executing complex well completions (e.g., multilateral, intelligent completions).
• Strong knowledge of downhole completion tools, materials, and their application.
• Experience with artificial lift systems (e.g., ESP, rod pumps, gas lift).
• Familiarity with wellbore integrity principles and cementing practices.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and influence.
• Understanding of stimulation techniques such as hydraulic fracturing and acidizing is advantageous.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. This role presents a significant opportunity to contribute to the success of key well construction projects within the Oil & Gas industry. Employees will benefit from a challenging work environment, opportunities for professional development, and exposure to diverse field operations. The Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA location provides a strategic operational base. Our client fosters a culture of technical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.