Oil & Gas Production Operations Engineer – Optimize & Lead

Placements24

Vereeniging

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

6 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

A complete application in a minute — tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle
Fuel allowance
Health insurance
Retirement benefits
Career advancement
Technical training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Operations Engineer in Vereeniging to manage and optimize oil and gas production facilities, wells, and infrastructure. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations.

You will monitor production performance, troubleshoot issues, implement recovery strategies, and coordinate with maintenance for preventive workovers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years in oil and gas production engineering or operations.
  • Strong understanding of artificial lift systems and production optimization.
  • Experience with production data analysis and reporting.
  • Familiarity with HSE regulations in the energy sector.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily production operations for wells and facilities.
  • Monitor production parameters and identify deviations.
  • Troubleshoot problems and diagnose equipment failures.
  • Develop and execute workover and well intervention programs.
  • Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations.
  • Collaborate with maintenance to schedule preventative maintenance.

Skills

Production engineering
Data analysis
Problem-solving
Communication
Field operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Production Operations Engineer in Vereeniging to manage and optimize oil and gas production facilities, wells, and infrastructure. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations.

You will monitor production performance, troubleshoot issues, implement recovery strategies, and coordinate with maintenance for preventive workovers.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Production Optimization Engineer (Oil & Gas)
Production Optimization Engineer (Oil & Gas)

Placements24 • Vereeniging

On-site
ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000
Competitive salary
Health & wellness benefits
Pension scheme
+1
Oil & Gas Production Ops Engineer – Optimize & Lead
Oil & Gas Production Ops Engineer – Optimize & Lead

Placements24 • Durban

On-site
ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000
Competitive salary
Health & pension
Training & advancement
+2
Production Operations Engineer
Production Operations Engineer

Placements24 • Vereeniging

On-site
ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000
Company vehicle
Fuel allowance
Health insurance
+3
Senior Production Engineer – Oil & Gas Optimization
Senior Production Engineer – Oil & Gas Optimization

Placements24 • Stellenbosch

On-site
ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000
Medical insurance
Dental & vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
+1
Senior Production Engineer: Drive Oil & Gas Optimization
Senior Production Engineer: Drive Oil & Gas Optimization

Placements24 • Centurion

On-site
ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000
Salary & bonus
Health & wellness programs
Retirement plan
+2
Senior Production Engineer: Optimize Oil & Gas Recovery
Senior Production Engineer: Optimize Oil & Gas Recovery

Placements24 • Upington

On-site
ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000
Annual bonus
Medical aid
Retirement savings plan
+1
Oil & Gas Senior Operations Leader
Oil & Gas Senior Operations Leader

Placements24 • Vereeniging

On-site
ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000
Executive salary
Health & life insurance
Retirement plan
+2
Production Engineer - Oil & Gas Optimization (NW)
Production Engineer - Oil & Gas Optimization (NW)

Placements24 • Rustenburg

On-site
ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000
Medical, retirement & life insurance
Performance bonus
Continuous learning opportunities
+2
Oil & Gas Field Ops Lead: Reliability & Production
Oil & Gas Field Ops Lead: Reliability & Production

Placements24 • Upington

On-site
ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000
Medical aid
Life insurance
Retirement benefits
+2
Senior Production Engineer – Oil & Gas Optimization
Senior Production Engineer – Oil & Gas Optimization

Placements24 • Pretoria

On-site
ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000
Competitive salary
Performance-based incentives
Medical, retirement, and insurance
+2