Petroleum Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive medical and retirement (

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Petroleum Engineer to join our client’s growing Mossel Bay team. The role focuses on optimizing oil and gas asset production, analyzing data, and implementing strategies to maximize recovery and economic value.

You will work closely with field operations and management, collaborate with reservoir engineers and geologists, and contribute to safe, compliant production activities with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in oil and gas production engineering.
• Familiarity with production operations, well testing, and artificial lift systems.
• Basic understanding of reservoir simulation and analysis.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for effective collaboration in Mossel Bay.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze well and field production data to identify performance issues and opportunities.
• Develop and recommend production enhancement strategies, including artificial lift and EOR techniques.
• Prepare production forecasts and economic evaluations for various development scenarios.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geologists to integrate subsurface understanding into production plans.
• Assist in the planning and execution of workovers and interventions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations in all production activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Petroleum Engineer to join their growing team in Mossel Bay . This role focuses on optimizing the production of oil and gas assets, ensuring efficient extraction and operational integrity. You will analyze production data, identify opportunities for improvement, and work closely with field operations and management to implement strategies that maximize recovery and economic value. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in the dynamic South African oil and gas industry , contributing directly to the success of operations in the Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze well and field production data to identify performance issues and opportunities.
• Develop and recommend production enhancement strategies , including artificial lift and EOR techniques.
• Prepare production forecasts and economic evaluations for various development scenarios.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geologists to integrate subsurface understanding into production plans.
• Assist in the planning and execution of workovers and interventions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations in all production activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in oil and gas production engineering .
• Familiarity with production operations, well testing, and artificial lift systems.
• Basic understanding of reservoir simulation and analysis.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for effective collaboration in Mossel Bay .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement supporting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in new technologies.
• Exposure to diverse projects within the exciting oil and gas sector in the Western Cape .