Production Operations Engineer

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & pension

Training & advancement

KwaZulu-Natal hub

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Operations Engineer to support oil and gas facilities in the Durban area. You will troubleshoot operational issues, optimize production performance, and help meet output targets while maintaining high safety and environmental standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in relevant engineering, at least four years of experience, and strong data analysis, process simulation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in oil and gas production engineering or operations.
• Solid understanding of production facilities and artificial lift methods.
• Experience with process simulation software and production data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and hands-on operational experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production operations and resolve deviations.
• Optimize production rates via well management, artificial lift, and facility tweaks.
• Perform root cause analyses of equipment failures and incidents.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Manage production reporting: volumes, uptime, KPI tracking.
• Collaborate with maintenance to plan routine and corrective work.

Skills

Process simulation software

Production data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering / Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a dedicated Production Operations Engineer to support their extensive operations in the Durban area. This role focuses on optimizing the performance of oil and gas production facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient output. You will troubleshoot operational issues, implement process improvements, and manage production targets. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in maximizing asset value and maintaining high operational standards within the region's energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production operations, identifying and resolving any deviations from expected performance.
• Optimize production rates through effective well management, artificial lift system analysis, and facility adjustments.
• Conduct root cause analyses for equipment failures and operational incidents, implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company safety standards in all production activities.
• Manage production reporting, including daily production volumes, uptime, and key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to plan and execute routine and corrective maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in oil and gas production engineering or operations.
• Solid understanding of production facilities, artificial lift methods, and well testing.
• Experience with process simulation software and production data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and hands-on operational experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health benefits and pension plan.
• Opportunities for cross-functional training and career advancement.
• Work within a key industrial hub in KwaZulu-Natal .
• Supportive team environment committed to operational excellence.