Facilities Engineer - Oil & Gas

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 requires a skilled Facilities Engineer to oversee design, construction, and maintenance of onshore oil and gas facilities near Bloemfontein. You will manage projects and ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency of plants, pipelines, and infrastructure.

The role includes collaborating with operations, safety, and project teams to achieve operational excellence and regulatory compliance in the South African energy sector. A challenging but rewarding career awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in facilities engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in project management and contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, equipment specs, and industry codes (ASME, API).
• Experience with HAZOP studies and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design, engineering, procurement, and construction phases of oil and gas facilities projects.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure the integrity and reliability of assets.
• Conduct technical reviews and inspections of existing and new facilities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions for facility problems.
• Collaborate with operations, safety, and project management teams to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

P&IDs knowledge

HAZOP studies

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a skilled Facilities Engineer to oversee the design, construction, and maintenance of onshore oil and gas facilities in the vicinity of Bloemfontein . This role is crucial for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production plants, pipelines, and associated infrastructure. You will be responsible for managing projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve operational excellence. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding career within the South African oil and gas sector .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the design, engineering, procurement, and construction phases of oil and gas facilities projects.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure the integrity and reliability of assets.
• Conduct technical reviews and inspections of existing and new facilities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions for facility problems.
• Collaborate with operations, safety, and project management teams to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in facilities engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Proven experience in project management and contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, equipment specifications, and relevant industry codes (e.g., ASME, API).
• Experience with HAZOP studies and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Hybrid work arrangements provide flexibility.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of critical infrastructure in the energy sector around Bloemfontein .