Petroleum Facilities Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Vor Ort; ZAR 700.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Professional development and advanced

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Petroleum Facilities Engineer for an on-site role in Paarl, Western Cape. You will design, construct, operate and maintain oil and gas production facilities, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations across processing plants and related infrastructure.

The role involves conceptual and detailed engineering, troubleshooting, and optimization, with a focus on operation integrity and sustainability. On-site collaboration with project teams is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 6 years of experience in design and operation of oil and gas production facilities.
• Experience with process design, P&IDs, equipment sizing, and safety studies (HAZOP).
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and separation technologies.
• Familiarity with API, ASME codes and standards.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop conceptual and detailed engineering plans for oil and gas production facilities.
• Select equipment, materials, and technologies for facility construction and operation.
• Oversee construction, commissioning, and start-up of new facilities.
• Monitor facility performance, identify operational issues, and implement optimization solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental regulations and standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage maintenance programs and integrity of process equipment.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams and operations personnel.
• Prepare technical specifications, operating manuals and maintenance procedures.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in process engineering.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading energy services provider with a strong presence in the upstream oil and gas sector, is seeking a skilled Petroleum Facilities Engineer to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape. This is an on-site role crucial for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of production facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operation of oil and gas processing plants, gathering systems, and related infrastructure. The role involves a blend of conceptual design, detailed engineering, troubleshooting, and optimization of existing facilities. Our client is committed to operational integrity and sustainability, offering a challenging and rewarding career for dedicated engineers focused on delivering reliable energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop conceptual and detailed engineering plans for oil and gas production facilities.
• Select appropriate equipment, materials, and technologies for facility construction and operation.
• Oversee the construction, commissioning, and start-up of new facilities.
• Monitor facility performance, identify operational issues, and implement solutions for optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Manage maintenance programs and integrity assurance for process equipment.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and operations personnel.
• Prepare technical specifications, operating manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in process engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the design and operation of oil and gas production facilities.
• Proven experience with process design, P&IDs, equipment sizing, and safety studies (HAZOP).
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and separation technologies.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for effective team collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively on-site and contribute to project teams.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and simulation tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging facility projects.
• Supportive work environment focused on safety and continuous improvement.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.