Field Operations Technician

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime potential

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

On-the-job training

Skill development

Stable employment

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a hands-on Field Operations Technician to join our Sandton-based team. You will be responsible for daily operation and maintenance of oil and gas production facilities, monitoring equipment, routine checks, troubleshooting minor issues, and ensuring the safe and efficient functioning of all production assets.

In this role you will collaborate with production engineers and field personnel to maintain optimal production levels and asset integrity, while adhering to HSE

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in a relevant field is advantageous.
• Proven experience as a Field Operations Technician or similar role in the oil and gas industry.
• Basic understanding of oil and gas production processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of HSE procedures and safe work practices in a field environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and diagrams.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on production equipment, including pumps, valves, and separators.
• Monitor production processes and parameters, ensuring they operate within specified limits.
• Identify and troubleshoot operational issues, performing minor repairs as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and company policies.
• Accurately record operational data, production volumes, and maintenance activities.
• Respond to operational emergencies and assist in the implementation of corrective actions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Field operations

Reading diagrams

Data recording

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in a relevant field advantageous

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a hands-on and technically adept Field Operations Technician to join their team in Sandton . This role is essential for the daily operation and maintenance of oil and gas production facilities. You will be responsible for monitoring equipment, performing routine checks, troubleshooting minor issues, and ensuring the safe and efficient functioning of all production assets. This position requires a strong commitment to safety protocols and an ability to work effectively in a field-based environment, collaborating closely with production engineers and other field personnel to maintain optimal production levels and asset integrity. Your practical skills will be key to the smooth running of operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on production equipment, including pumps, valves, and separators.
• Monitor production processes and parameters, ensuring they operate within specified limits.
• Identify and troubleshoot operational issues, performing minor repairs as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and company policies.
• Accurately record operational data, production volumes, and maintenance activities.
• Respond to operational emergencies and assist in the implementation of corrective actions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in a relevant field is advantageous.
• Proven experience as a Field Operations Technician or similar role in the oil and gas industry.
• Basic understanding of oil and gas production processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of HSE procedures and safe work practices in a field environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and diagrams.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for skill development.
• Stable employment with a reputable company in the energy sector.
• Team-oriented work environment focused on operational excellence.