Field Production Engineer

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a hands-on Field Production Engineer to support operations in Mahikeng, North West. You will focus on optimizing oil and gas production from existing wells and facilities, monitor performance, diagnose issues, and implement solutions to maximise hydrocarbon recovery.

Work with field ops, geologists, and reservoir engineers to align production strategies with reservoir management while developing safe, compliant operational procedures and adhering to HSE policies across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of field production engineering experience in upstream oil & gas.
• Hands-on with production optimization and artificial lift concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production data to identify performance trends.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot production problems, including lift systems.
• Design and implement production enhancement projects.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers on strategies.
• Develop and manage field operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and HSE policies.

Skills

Production data analysis

Problem diagnosis

Project design & implementation

Cross-functional collaboration

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

Field Production Engineer

Our client is looking for a hands-on Field Production Engineer to support their operations in Mahikeng . This role is dedicated to optimizing the production of oil and gas from existing wells and facilities, ensuring efficient and safe operations. You will be responsible for monitoring well performance, diagnosing production issues, and implementing solutions to maximize hydrocarbon recovery. The successful candidate will work closely with field operations teams, contributing directly to the operational success of the company in the North West province within the demanding Oil & Gas industry .

About the Role

Our client is looking for a hands-on Field Production Engineer to support their operations in Mahikeng . This role is dedicated to optimizing the production of oil and gas from existing wells and facilities, ensuring efficient and safe operations. You will be responsible for monitoring well performance, diagnosing production issues, and implementing solutions to maximize hydrocarbon recovery. The successful candidate will work closely with field operations teams, contributing directly to the operational success of the company in the North West province within the demanding Oil & Gas industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production data from wells and facilities to identify performance trends and issues.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot production problems, including artificial lift system failures, sand production, and flow assurance issues.
• Design and implement production enhancement projects, such as artificial lift installations or workovers.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to ensure production strategies align with reservoir management objectives.
• Develop and manage operational procedures and safety protocols for field production activities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company HSE policies during all production operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in field production engineering , preferably in the upstream Oil & Gas sector .