Hybrid Facilities Engineering Lead for Oil & Gas

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Generous leave

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Lead impactful projects

Collaborative engineering team

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Facilities Engineering Lead to oversee design, construction, and maintenance of production facilities. Hybrid work arrangement combines office-based leadership with remote flexibility; you will manage a team of engineers ensuring safety, integrity, and efficiency of onshore assets.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with at least 9 years in oil and gas facilities engineering, plus proven project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in facilities engineering within oil and gas.
• Strong project management including cost estimation and scheduling.
• Knowledge of process design, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and materials science.
• Knowledge of safety regulations (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA) and environmental compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities engineering team in the design and modification of production facilities.
• Develop and implement engineering standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Manage capital projects from conception through to commissioning, ensuring budget and schedule adherence.
• Provide technical support for plant operations, troubleshooting issues and optimizing performance.
• Oversee the integrity management of all facility assets, including pipelines, vessels, and rotating equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and calculations.
• Manage external engineering contractors and consultants.
• Mentor and develop junior facilities engineers.
• Contribute to the development of maintenance strategies and turnaround planning.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Facilities Engineering Lead to oversee design, construction, and maintenance of production facilities. Hybrid work arrangement combines office-based leadership with remote flexibility; you will manage a team of engineers ensuring safety, integrity, and efficiency of onshore assets.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with at least 9 years in oil and gas facilities engineering, plus proven project