Hybrid Production Ops Engineer: Optimize Well Performance

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Production Operations Engineer to join our client in Welkom. The role focuses on optimizing daily oil and gas production, ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance through data-driven analysis.

You'll monitor well performance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with field personnel to implement improvements. A strong background in petroleum production engineering and hybrid work oversight is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in production operations or field engineering in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in production data analysis and reporting tools.
• Understanding of wellbore mechanics, fluid flow, and surface facilities.
• Strong problem solving and sound technical decision making.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor well performance and production rates, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Troubleshoot operational problems, implement corrective actions, and document resolutions.
• Optimize artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps) to maximize production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and environmental standards in production operations.
• Collaborate with field personnel and other engineering disciplines to support production goals.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost reductions.

Skills

Production operations

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

Placements24 invites a Production Operations Engineer to join our client in Welkom. The role focuses on optimizing daily oil and gas production, ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance through data-driven analysis.

You'll monitor well performance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with field personnel to implement improvements. A strong background in petroleum production engineering and hybrid work oversight is preferred.