Production Optimization Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Modern office

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Production Optimization Engineer to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and efficiency on existing oil and gas assets in Upington, Northern Cape. You will analyze production data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement optimization strategies in collaboration with field operations and subsurface teams.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, a deep understanding of production engineering, and the ability to drive projects from concept to execution while adhering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production engineering in oil & gas
• Proven experience in production data analysis and optimization techniques
• Strong understanding of well performance, artificial lift systems, and production facilities
• Familiarity with production software and databases
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Experience supporting operations in Upington, Northern Cape or similar regions is a plus
• Commitment to HSE best practices

Responsibilities

• Analyze production data from wells and facilities to identify trends and performance issues
• Develop and implement production optimization strategies, including artificial lift optimization, gas lift design, and injection strategies
• Conduct well performance analysis, including decline curve analysis and material balance
• Identify opportunities for workovers, recompletions, and other intervention techniques
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to align production strategies with reservoir management plans
• Work with operations and maintenance teams to ensure efficient execution of optimization projects
• Monitor the performance of production facilities and recommend improvements
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on production performance and optimization initiatives
• Utilize production software and tools for analysis and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations

Skills

Production engineering

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Production software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic energy company, is seeking a motivated Production Optimization Engineer to join their team in **Upington, Northern Cape**. This role is focused on maximizing hydrocarbon recovery and operational efficiency from existing oil and gas assets. You will analyze production data, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance well and facility performance. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of production engineering principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively with field operations and subsurface teams. This is a key position contributing to operational excellence in the **Northern Cape** region.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production data from wells and facilities to identify trends and performance issues.
• Develop and implement production optimization strategies, including artificial lift optimization, gas lift design, and injection strategies.
• Conduct well performance analysis, including decline curve analysis and material balance.
• Identify opportunities for workovers, recompletions, and other intervention techniques.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to align production strategies with reservoir management plans.
• Work with operations and maintenance teams to ensure efficient execution of optimization projects.
• Monitor the performance of production facilities and recommend improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on production performance and optimization initiatives.
• Utilize production software and tools for analysis and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Proven experience in production data analysis and optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of well performance, artificial lift systems, and production facilities.
• Familiarity with production software and databases.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience supporting operations in the **Upington, Northern Cape** area or similar regions is a plus.
• Commitment to HSE best practices.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical and retirement benefits, and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development, including advanced training courses and certifications, are provided.
• The role is based in a modern office environment in **Upington, Northern Cape**, with access to excellent facilities and resources.
• Employees benefit from a collaborative team culture and the chance to work on impactful projects within the energy sector.
• Career advancement opportunities within the company are available.
• Generous annual leave is also included.