Completion Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & allowances

Medical aid & retirement fund

Training & professional growth

Team collaboration & project variety

Impactful role in production

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a skilled Completion Engineer to design and execute well completion strategies that maximize reservoir performance and ensure well integrity. You will select appropriate completion equipment, plan completion sequences, and provide on-site support during execution.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering and a minimum of 4 years' experience, with proficiency in completion design software, wellbore modeling, and knowledge of stimulation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Completion Engineer in oil & gas.
• Proficiency in completion design software and wellbore modeling.
• Strong understanding of completion fluids, stimulation techniques, and artificial lift systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer well completion programs (tubing, packers, safety valves).
• Select equipment based on reservoir characteristics and constraints.
• Develop detailed execution plans for completion operations.
• Provide on-site technical support and supervision during completion activities.
• Analyze post-completion well performance and recommend optimizations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Completion software

Wellbore modeling

Pressure management

Stimulation techniques

Artificial lift systems

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Completion design software

Wellbore modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Completion Engineer to support their well operations in the Polokwane region. This role is integral to designing and executing well completion strategies that maximize reservoir performance and ensure well integrity. You will be responsible for selecting appropriate completion equipment, planning completion sequences, and providing on-site support during execution. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer looking to apply their expertise in optimizing well production and contributing to successful field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer well completion programs, including tubing, packers, safety valves, and stimulation treatments.
• Select appropriate completion equipment and materials based on reservoir characteristics and operational constraints.
• Develop detailed execution plans and procedures for well completion operations.
• Provide technical support and supervision during well completion activities.
• Analyze well performance data post-completion and recommend optimization measures.
• Ensure all completion operations comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Completion Engineer in the oil and gas sector.
• Proficiency in completion design software and wellbore modeling.
• Strong understanding of completion fluids, stimulation techniques, and artificial lift systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Adaptable to working in and around the Polokwane area and field locations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and field-related allowances.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for specialized training and professional growth.
• Dynamic project involvement and team collaboration.
• A challenging role with significant impact on production success.