Field Production Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Hands-on field experience

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Production Engineer to optimize production from wells and facilities near Soweto, Gauteng. The role is field-based, focused on maximizing hydrocarbon recovery while ensuring safe operations.

You will work with field crews, troubleshoot production issues, and implement interventions and equipment upgrades in collaboration with drilling and reservoir engineers. A practical mindset and strong safety discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production engineering or field operations in Oil & Gas.
• Strong understanding of production systems and artificial lift methods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Troubleshoot production problems including artificial lift and flow issues.
• Develop recommendations for well interventions and facility enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with drilling and reservoir engineers on well completions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Promote safety culture and participate in safety meetings.
• Assist in development and management of production budgets.
• Provide technical guidance to field operations personnel.

Skills

Production optimization

Artificial lift systems

Wellbore hydraulics

Field operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Production software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an independent exploration and production company, is seeking a dedicated and hands-on Field Production Engineer to join their team near Soweto, Gauteng . This is a field-based role with primary responsibility for optimizing production from existing wells and facilities, ensuring efficient and safe operations within the Oil & Gas industry . You will work closely with field operations crews, providing technical expertise and troubleshooting production issues to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and maintain asset integrity. This role demands a practical approach and a strong understanding of production system dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production data from wells and facilities to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Troubleshoot production problems, including artificial lift issues, flow assurance challenges, and equipment malfunctions.
• Develop and implement recommendations for well interventions, artificial lift system upgrades, and facility enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations in field operations.
• Collaborate with drilling and reservoir engineers to support well completions and development activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Manage inventory and coordinate the procurement of production-related supplies and services.
• Promote a strong safety culture and actively participate in safety meetings and initiatives.
• Assist in the development and management of production budgets.
• Provide technical guidance and support to field operations personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production engineering or field operations within the Oil & Gas industry .
• Strong understanding of production systems, artificial lift methods (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift), and wellbore hydraulics.
• Familiarity with production optimization techniques and relevant software.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with field crews.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a field environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• Commitment to safety and environmental best practices.
• Knowledge of flow assurance and facility operations is a plus.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive medical and retirement benefits
• opportunities for career advancement
• gain invaluable hands-on experience in field operations, contributing directly to the company's production targets in the Gauteng region

This role provides a direct path to understanding the practical challenges and successes of the Oil & Gas industry .