Lead Production Engineer

Placements24; Kempton Park; In loco; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.700.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

Annual leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 seeks a Lead Production Engineer to oversee day-to-day operations, optimize well performance, and drive safe, efficient extraction at the Tembisa site in Gauteng.

You will lead engineers and technicians, set production strategies, mentor staff, and coordinate with reservoir, drilling, and maintenance teams to hit ambitious targets.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in production engineering.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with wells and artificial lift systems (ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift).
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices.

Mansioni

• Lead production engineering team and field staff, enforcing safety and procedures.
• Develop and monitor production optimization strategies for wells and facilities.
• Oversee daily production operations, troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze well performance and artificial lift systems, recommending improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage production targets and report performance against objectives.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineering, drilling and maintenance teams for integrated field development.
• Review and approve workover and intervention programs.
• Contribute to budgeting and cost control for production operations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical personnel.

Conoscenze

Petroleum Engineering

Well performance analysis

Artificial lift systems

Leadership

HSE compliance

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a leading entity in the Oil & Gas industry, is actively seeking a highly experienced Lead Production Engineer to oversee operations and drive efficiency from their Tembisa, Gauteng base. This critical role involves managing the day-to-day production activities, optimizing well performance, and ensuring the safe and efficient extraction of resources. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance and strategic direction. This is a significant opportunity to influence production strategies and contribute to the operational excellence of a major industry player. The position demands a proactive approach, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of production challenges in the Oil & Gas sector. You will be based full-time at our client's operational facility in Tembisa , working closely with site management and cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious production targets. This role is essential for maintaining and enhancing output from our client's assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of production engineers and field staff, ensuring adherence to safety and operational procedures.
• Develop, implement, and monitor production optimization strategies for wells and facilities.
• Oversee daily production operations, troubleshooting issues and implementing corrective actions promptly.
• Conduct performance analysis of wells and artificial lift systems, recommending improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage production targets, reporting on performance against objectives.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineering, drilling, and maintenance teams to ensure integrated field development and operations.
• Review and approve workover and intervention programs.
• Contribute to budgeting and cost control for production operations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in production engineering within the Oil & Gas sector, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven expertise in well performance analysis, artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift), and production optimization techniques.
• Strong knowledge of surface facilities and processing operations.
• Excellent understanding of HSE regulations and best practices in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Demonstrated leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to full-time, on-site work in Tembisa, Gauteng .
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience, along with performance incentives and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression. You will work in a stimulating and results‑oriented environment at our Tembisa operational hub, contributing directly to the success of major projects within the Oil & Gas industry. Paid annual leave and sick leave are provided as per company policy.