Offshore Production Engineer: Maximize Well Performance

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

offshore bonus

health, dental, and retirement benefi

Rotation schedule with offshore work

Per diem during offshore assignments

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a prominent offshore Oil & Gas operator, seeks a Production Engineer to optimize offshore facilities, ensuring safe, efficient extraction of hydrocarbons. You will manage operations, troubleshoot equipment issues, and implement strategies to maximize output, with the role based in Paarl and significant offshore time.

The successful candidate will monitor production data, manage artificial lift (ESPs, gas lift, rod pumps), and collaborate with reservoir engineers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in production engineering within offshore Oil & Gas operations.
• Experience with artificial lift and production optimization methods.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations applicable to offshore operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production data from wells and facilities to identify optimization opportunities.
• Manage artificial lift systems (ESPs, gas lift, rod pumps) to ensure efficient well performance.
• Troubleshoot production-related issues including equipment malfunctions and process upsets.
• Develop and implement production enhancement strategies such as workovers and recompletions.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to forecast production and optimize field development plans.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in production operations.
• Prepare regular production reports and recommendations for management.
• Oversee maintenance and integrity of production equipment with operations and maintenance teams.
• Participate in process safety reviews and management of change procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a prominent offshore Oil & Gas operator, seeks a Production Engineer to optimize offshore facilities, ensuring safe, efficient extraction of hydrocarbons. You will manage operations, troubleshoot equipment issues, and implement strategies to maximize output, with the role based in Paarl and significant offshore time.

The successful candidate will monitor production data, manage artificial lift (ESPs, gas lift, rod pumps), and collaborate with reservoir engineers to