Field Operations Engineer: Well Performance & Optimization

Placements24

Bloemfontein

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Health benefits
Retirement savings plan
Company vehicle and fuel allowance
Training and development opportunities
Energetic Bloemfontein team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Operations Engineer to support upstream activities in the Bloemfontein area. You will provide on-site technical support, monitor well performance, troubleshoot issues, and help optimize production safely and efficiently.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering and 3–5 years of field operations experience in oil & gas, with knowledge of well testing, artificial lift, and HSE practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
  • 3–5 years of field operations or production engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
  • Familiarity with well testing, artificial lift systems and production optimization techniques.
  • Strong understanding of HSE regulations and practices in field operations.
  • Good analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site technical support for production and drilling operations.
  • Monitor well performance, identify issues and optimize production.
  • Assist in planning and executing workovers, completions and other field operations.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental standards in field activities.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and field personnel to achieve operational goals.

Skills

Analytical skills
Interpersonal skills
Problem-solving
HSE awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Well testing
Artificial lift systems
Production optimization

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Field Operations Engineer to support upstream activities in the Bloemfontein area. You will provide on-site technical support, monitor well performance, troubleshoot issues, and help optimize production safely and efficiently.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering and 3–5 years of field operations experience in oil & gas, with knowledge of well testing, artificial lift, and HSE practices.

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