Hybrid Senior Facilities Engineer — Oil & Gas

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa, seeks an experienced Senior Facilities Engineer to design, operate, maintain and optimize oil and gas production facilities, including platforms and processing plants. This hybrid role combines remote engineering with on-site collaboration to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with at least 7 years in facilities engineering, and hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of facilities engineering experience in oil & gas.
• Experience in process design, simulation, and P&ID development.
• Strong knowledge of rotating and static equipment, materials science and corrosion control.
• Experience with project management methodologies and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, construction, and commissioning of new facilities and upgrades.
• Develop and implement procedures and maintenance strategies for production facilities.
• Conduct performance analyses and identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Lead facility integrity programs covering mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Lead troubleshooting for operational upsets and equipment failures.
• Manage facility-related capital and operating budgets.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, drilling, and HSE teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Process design

HYSYS simulation

P&ID development

Rotating equipment

Static equipment

Materials science

Corrosion control

Project management

Contract management

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa, seeks an experienced Senior Facilities Engineer to design, operate, maintain and optimize oil and gas production facilities, including platforms and processing plants. This hybrid role combines remote engineering with on-site collaboration to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with at least 7 years in facilities engineering, and hands-on experience in