Field Operations Engineer: Well Performance & Optimization

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

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.