Production Engineer – Oil & Gas Optimization (Hybrid)

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Career advancement

Access to advanced tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Engineer for their Richards Bay operations to optimize oil and gas production from existing wells and facilities. You will analyze production data, troubleshoot issues, and implement strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery, while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will work closely with operations and reservoir teams, drive performance improvements, and participate in workover programs, with a hybrid work arrangement balancing office and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of Production Engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• Strong knowledge of artificial lift systems and production software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production performance data from wells and facilities.
• Identify opportunities for production optimization and implement solutions.
• Troubleshoot issues with artificial lift, surface facilities, and flow assurance.
• Develop and manage workover and intervention programs.
• Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and best practices.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to align production with field plans.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Artificial lift systems

Production software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Production Engineer for their Richards Bay operations to optimize oil and gas production from existing wells and facilities. You will analyze production data, troubleshoot issues, and implement strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery, while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will work closely with operations and reservoir teams, drive performance improvements, and participate in workover programs, with a hybrid work arrangement balancing office and