Lead Petroleum Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & bonus

Medical insurance

Pension fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Petroleum Engineer to join our client’s team in Port Elizabeth. The role leads a production engineering team, optimizes field performance, and guides long-term production strategies while upholding safety and environmental standards.

You will manage artificial lift system design, perform decline curve analyses and economic evaluations, and collaborate with reservoir, drilling and operations teams to maximize asset value and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience in production and operations engineering within the energy sector.
• Proven experience in artificial lift systems and production optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of reservoir engineering and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production optimization strategies for multiple fields.
• Perform decline curve analysis, production forecasting, and economic evaluations.
• Oversee artificial lift system design, installation, and performance monitoring.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Collaborate with reservoir, drilling, and operations teams for integrated field management.

Skills

Leadership

Production optimization

Artificial lift systems

Data analysis

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a key player in the global energy market , is seeking a seasoned Lead Petroleum Engineer to join their innovative team in Port Elizabeth . This leadership position involves overseeing a range of production engineering activities, optimizing field performance, and driving the development of long-term production strategies. You will guide a team of engineers, ensuring the efficient and responsible extraction of resources while adhering to the highest safety and environmental standards. This role is critical for maximizing asset value and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production optimization strategies for various fields.
• Perform decline curve analysis, production forecasting, and economic evaluations.
• Oversee artificial lift system design, installation, and performance monitoring.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level petroleum engineers.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, drilling engineers, and operations staff to ensure integrated field management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in production and operations engineering within the energy sector .
• Proven experience in artificial lift systems and production optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of reservoir engineering principles and data analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and performance-driven bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous pension fund contribution.
• Professional development opportunities, including advanced training and conferences.
• A stimulating work environment in Port Elizabeth with significant project impact.