Offshore Production Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Offshore allowances

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Bonuses and incentives

Training opportunities

Rotational schedule

Accommodation and transport

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Offshore Production Engineer to join our client’s Mossel Bay operations. The role focuses on optimizing offshore production facilities, ensuring safe extraction, and maximizing asset value.

Expect responsibility for monitoring production rates, subsea systems, and troubleshooting while leading teams in a demanding offshore environment. Rotate through rotations with a strong emphasis on safety and operational integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering.
• 7+ years in offshore oil and gas production operations.
• Experience with subsea systems and topsides facilities.
• Knowledge of artificial lift and process safety management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize daily offshore production operations.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and improvements.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and process upsets.
• Manage artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, gas lift).
• Oversee subsea equipment, pipelines, and processing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Production optimization

Subsea systems

Leadership

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Education

Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished leader in the offshore oil and gas exploration and production sector, is actively seeking a highly competent Offshore Production Engineer to join their operational team based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape . This is a critical on-site role focused on optimizing the performance of offshore production facilities and ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound extraction of hydrocarbons. You will be responsible for monitoring production rates, managing subsea systems, troubleshooting operational issues, and implementing strategies to maximize asset value. This position demands a strong technical background in production operations, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards. Our client is dedicated to operational excellence and offers a challenging yet rewarding career in a vital industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize daily production operations from offshore platforms.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related issues, including equipment malfunctions and process upsets.
• Implement and manage artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, gas lift) and injection processes.
• Oversee the performance of subsea equipment, pipelines, and processing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and implement maintenance and integrity programs for production equipment.
• Collaborate with drilling, reservoir, and facilities engineers on field development and optimization projects.
• Prepare production forecasts, operational reports, and economic evaluations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to operations personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in offshore oil and gas production operations.
• Proven experience with subsea production systems, topsides facilities, and process safety management.
• Strong understanding of production optimization techniques, artificial lift, and fluid flow in pipes.
• Familiarity with production monitoring and simulation software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities, with experience managing diverse teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding offshore environment.
• Valid medical fitness certificate for offshore work.
• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational integrity.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and offshore allowances.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Structured training programs and career advancement opportunities.
• Rotational work schedule offering work-life balance.
• Exposure to cutting-edge offshore technologies and projects.
• Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and safety.
• Accommodation and transportation provided during offshore rotations.