Lead Petroleum Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Bonus program

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Petroleum Engineer to guide production and development engineering in Benoni. The role involves leading a team of engineers, setting technical standards, and coordinating across departments to maximize asset value in the Gauteng region.

You will oversee reservoir management, production optimization, artificial lift strategies, and EOR, with responsibilities including economic evaluations and ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years in petroleum engineering with production and reservoir management.
• Proven leadership guiding engineering teams and projects.
• Expertise in production optimization, well testing, and reservoir simulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of field development and production enhancement projects.
• Oversee reservoir performance analysis, including decline curve analysis and forecasting.
• Develop and implement strategies for artificial lift systems and enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
• Manage production engineers and reservoir engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Conduct economic evaluations for capital investment proposals and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Production optimization

Reservoir management

Stakeholder management

Well testing

Reservoir simulation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Lead Petroleum Engineer to guide their production and development engineering efforts in Benoni . This leadership position involves overseeing reservoir management, production optimization, and well intervention strategies to maximize asset value. You will lead a team of engineers, set technical standards, and work collaboratively across departments to achieve strategic goals. This role offers a significant opportunity to influence operational performance and drive innovation in the Gauteng region's energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of field development and production enhancement projects.
• Oversee reservoir performance analysis, including decline curve analysis and decline curve forecasting.
• Develop and implement strategies for artificial lift systems and enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
• Manage production engineers and reservoir engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Conduct economic evaluations for capital investment proposals and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in petroleum engineering, with a strong background in production and reservoir management.
• Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams and projects.
• Expertise in production optimization techniques, well testing, and reservoir simulation.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and comprehensive bonus program.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous retirement savings plan and life insurance.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment in Benoni .