Production Engineer - Offshore Platforms

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offshore salary and perks

Hybrid work schedule

Medical and retirement benefits

Advanced training and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Production Engineer to join their offshore operations team, based near Welkom. The role blends offshore production optimization with remote office activities, focusing on safe, efficient hydrocarbon recovery from offshore platforms.

You will leverage production system analysis, well performance monitoring, and artificial lift techniques to maximize asset integrity and profitability, collaborating with operations, reservoir engineers, and maintenance teams in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production engineering, especially offshore oil & gas.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize production rates and well performance on offshore platforms.
• Analyze production data to identify efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
• Implement and manage artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, gas lift).
• Troubleshoot production-related issues and coordinate with maintenance teams.
• Ensure safety, health and environmental regulations are followed.

Skills

Production optimization

Data analysis

Offshore operations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Production modelling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Production Engineer to join their offshore operations team, based near Welkom . This role offers a hybrid work model, balancing essential time offshore with remote office-based responsibilities. You will be responsible for optimizing the production of oil and gas from offshore platforms, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Your expertise in production system analysis, well performance monitoring, and artificial lift methods will be crucial. You will work closely with operations personnel, reservoir engineers, and maintenance teams to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and maintain asset integrity, contributing to the overall success and profitability of the company's upstream ventures.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize production rates and well performance on offshore platforms.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
• Implement and manage artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, gas lift) to enhance well productivity.
• Troubleshoot production-related issues, including equipment failures and operational challenges.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to schedule and execute routine and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations related to production operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production engineering, specifically within the offshore oil and gas sector.
• Proficiency in production system modeling and analysis software.
• Experience with various artificial lift techniques and production optimization strategies.
• Strong understanding of offshore platform operations and safety procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and offshore allowances.
• Hybrid work schedule offering a mix of offshore and remote office work.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and retirement plan.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications.
• Exposure to complex and challenging offshore production environments.