Lead Well Intervention Engineer

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, seeks a Lead Well Intervention Engineer to plan, execute, and optimize well intervention activities including workovers, completions, and artificial lift, enhancing production while protecting well integrity.

You will lead engineers and field teams, drive risk assessments, and ensure budget adherence, safety, and regulatory compliance. Travel to field locations is required; a petroleum engineering background and 8+ years of experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in well intervention, workover, and completions engineering.
• Experience planning and supervising a wide range of well intervention operations.
• In-depth knowledge of artificial lift systems, downhole tools, and completion equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise all well intervention operations, including workovers, completions, fishing, milling, and stimulation.
• Develop detailed intervention programs, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Manage project execution, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of well intervention engineers and supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with all company HSE policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize artificial lift systems to enhance production and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex downhole problems and develop effective solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and techniques for well intervention.
• Manage vendor and service company performance, ensuring service quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare technical reports, post-job analyses, and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Wellbore design software

Planning & reporting tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent upstream oil and gas company, is seeking a highly experienced and technically adept Lead Well Intervention Engineer to join their operations based in Midrand, Gauteng. This leadership role is responsible for the planning, execution, and optimization of all well intervention activities, including workovers, completions, and artificial lift operations, aimed at maximizing production and maintaining well integrity. The Lead Well Intervention Engineer will provide technical guidance to a team of engineers and field personnel, ensure adherence to safety and operational standards, and manage project budgets and resources effectively. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of various intervention techniques, equipment, and associated risks. This Midrand-based position offers a significant opportunity to influence production enhancement strategies within a dynamic operational environment. Our client is committed to maximizing asset value through efficient and safe well management practices.

We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise all well intervention operations, including workovers, completions, fishing, milling, and stimulation.
• Develop detailed intervention programs, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Manage project execution, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of well intervention engineers and supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with all company HSE policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift) to enhance production and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex downhole problems and develop effective solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and techniques for well intervention.
• Manage vendor and service company performance, ensuring service quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare technical reports, post-job analyses, and performance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in well intervention, workover, and completions engineering.
• Proven experience in planning and supervising a wide range of well intervention operations.
• In-depth knowledge of artificial lift systems, downhole tools, and completion equipment.
• Strong understanding of well integrity principles and practices.
• Experience with relevant software for wellbore design, planning, and reporting.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with the operating environment in Gauteng and surrounding regions is advantageous.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to field locations as required.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive remuneration package, including an attractive base salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits. Employees are provided with ample paid time off and numerous opportunities for professional development, including specialized training and certifications. This role offers significant scope for leadership and career advancement within a growing energy company. Join a respected organization that values technical expertise and operational excellence. The Midrand location provides a central hub for operations with excellent infrastructure and amenities.