Facilities Engineer - Oil & Gas

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement fund and life assurance

Opportunities for professional dev and

Certifications

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a competent Facilities Engineer to support oil and gas operations from its Sandton offices. The role covers design, maintenance, and optimization of surface facilities including processing plants, pipelines, and storage terminals, ensuring safe and compliant operation.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to maintain asset integrity, improve uptime, and drive project delivery, while adhering to API/ASME standards and environmental policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
• 6+ years of oil and gas facilities engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of process design, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with piping design, stress analysis, and P&ID development.
• Familiarity with API and ASME codes.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and modify surface facilities for oil and gas production.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure asset integrity.
• Oversee facility upgrades, modifications, and new construction.
• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis for equipment failures.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with project teams, operations, and HSE on facility matters.

Skills

Process design

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Piping design

Stress analysis

P&ID development

API/ASME standards

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a competent Facilities Engineer to support their oil and gas operations from their offices in Sandton . This role involves the design, maintenance, and optimization of surface facilities, including processing plants, pipelines, and storage terminals. You will ensure that facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all environmental and regulatory standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer to contribute to the infrastructure supporting energy production, working within a multidisciplinary team and playing a key role in asset integrity and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and modify surface facilities for oil and gas production.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure asset integrity and operational uptime.
• Oversee facility upgrades, modifications, and new construction projects.
• Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment and process failures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with project teams, operations, and HSE departments on facility-related matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in oil and gas facilities engineering .
• Strong knowledge of process design, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with piping design, stress analysis, and P&ID development.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME).
• Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement fund and life assurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• A professional and collaborative working environment in Sandton .