Lead Production Engineer - Oil & Gas

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Ibrido; ZAR 1.100.000 - 1.400.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary + bonus

Medical benefits

Career growth

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Production Engineer to head production operations in Welkom, Free State. You will drive optimization to maximize oil and gas recovery, safeguard asset integrity, and mentor a team of engineers in a fast‑moving oil & gas environment.

You will guide artificial lift design, performance analysis, and project execution while ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in production engineering.
• Significant experience in Oil & Gas industry.
• Expertise in production optimization techniques, artificial lift systems, and well performance analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to manage a team.
• Proficiency with production software and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Mansioni

• Oversee the daily production operations, ensuring oil and gas output targets are met safely.
• Develop and implement production optimization strategies, including artificial lift design and troubleshooting.
• Conduct performance analysis of wells and facilities, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage production-related projects, including workovers, facility upgrades, and new equipment installations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the production engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety regulations, and environmental standards for Oil & Gas production.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Strumenti

Production software

Data analysis tools

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Production Engineer to spearhead their production operations in Welkom . This leadership role is vital for maximizing oil and gas recovery from existing wells and facilities, ensuring optimal operational performance and asset integrity in the Free State province . You will be responsible for guiding a team of production engineers, implementing innovative production enhancement techniques, and ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental standards within the competitive Oil & Gas sector .

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily production operations, ensuring that targets for oil and gas output are met efficiently and safely.
• Develop and implement production optimization strategies, including artificial lift design and troubleshooting.
• Conduct performance analysis of wells and facilities, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage production-related projects, including workovers, facility upgrades, and new equipment installations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the production engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety regulations, and environmental standards for Oil & Gas production .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in production engineering, with significant experience in the Oil & Gas industry .
• Expertise in production optimization techniques, artificial lift systems, and well performance analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Proficiency with production software and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with attractive bonus structures.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Exposure to diverse production challenges within the Oil & Gas industry .