Offshore Production Engineer - Remote Field Operations Management

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Performance bonuses

Career progression

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Offshore Production Engineer for a fully remote role in the Oil & Gas sector. Join a remote operations team to optimize offshore production, maximize recovery, and ensure equipment integrity from a remote command center.

You will work with offshore and onshore teams, diagnose issues, and implement production enhancements. A Bachelor's in Petroleum/Chemical Engineering and 7+ years offshore experience are required, with strong modeling and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in production engineering, offshore focus.
• Proven experience with artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, gas lift).
• Strong flow assurance, multiphase flow, and hydrate management knowledge.
• Proficient in production system modeling and optimization software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize offshore production rates using real-time data.
• Diagnose production issues including lift failures and flow challenges.
• Develop strategies to maximize recovery and minimize downtime.
• Forecast production and assist planning activities.
• Collaborate with offshore, drilling, and reservoir engineers.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and company policies.
• Manage offshore budgets and track expenditures.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve asset performance.
• Prepare technical reports and management summaries.

Skills

Artificial lift systems

Flow assurance

Production optimization

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Offshore safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Production system modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major international energy company operating in the Oil & Gas sector, is seeking an experienced Offshore Production Engineer to join their remote operations team. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to manage and optimize production from offshore facilities without the need for constant on-site presence. You will be responsible for maximizing hydrocarbon recovery, ensuring the integrity and performance of production equipment, and diagnosing operational issues from a remote command center. This role demands a strong understanding of artificial lift systems, flow assurance, and production optimization techniques. As a remote employee, you will collaborate extensively with offshore teams, onshore support staff, and management to drive operational efficiency and safety. If you are a results-driven production engineer looking for a dynamic remote role that impacts critical offshore operations, this opportunity associated with our operational reach towards East London is ideal.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize production rates from offshore platforms using real-time data and analytical tools.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot production problems, including artificial lift system failures, wellbore issues, and flow assurance challenges.
• Develop and implement production enhancement strategies to maximize recovery and minimize downtime.
• Perform production forecasting and assist in production planning activities.
• Collaborate with offshore operations teams, drilling engineers, and reservoir engineers to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, HSE regulations, and industry best practices for offshore operations.
• Manage offshore production budgets and track operational expenditures.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve production efficiency and asset performance.
• Conduct performance reviews of production equipment and recommend maintenance or upgrade actions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and operational summaries for management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in production engineering within the Oil & Gas industry, with a significant focus on offshore operations.
• Proven experience with artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, gas lift, rod pumps).
• Strong understanding of flow assurance principles, multiphase flow, and hydrate management.
• Proficiency in production system modeling and optimization software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, essential for coordinating with remote and offshore teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote setup.
• Familiarity with offshore safety regulations and procedures is critical.
• Experience in process simulation and data analysis.

Benefits

This fully remote role offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and performance-based bonuses. Our client is committed to employee development, providing access to advanced training and opportunities for career progression within the global Oil & Gas organization. Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a remote position while contributing to the efficient operation of vital offshore assets. You will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of offshore production technology, with strategic oversight potentially connected to administrative functions in regions like East London and the wider Eastern Cape.