Remote Chief Petroleum Engineer - Production Optimization

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health coverage

Retirement planning

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a fully remote Chief Petroleum Engineer to lead production optimization for a global oil & gas leader. You will drive innovative strategies, oversee artificial lift and well interventions, and guide surface facilities while managing budgets and ensuring safety standards.

The role requires 15+ years in petroleum engineering, a degree in the field, and strong remote leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field.
• A Master's degree is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in petroleum engineering, with a significant focus on production optimization and operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift), wellbore hydraulics, and production forecasting.
• Proficiency with production software and data analysis tools.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and mentor engineering teams remotely.
• Strong understanding of well integrity, flow assurance, and surface facility operations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team environment.
• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced strategies for production optimization across the company's asset portfolio.
• Lead the analysis of production data to identify opportunities for artificial lift optimization, well interventions, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
• Provide expert technical guidance on well performance, artificial lift systems, and surface facilities.
• Oversee the technical integrity and performance of production operations, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Develop and manage budgets for production optimization projects and operational expenditures.
• Collaborate closely with reservoir engineers, geoscientists, and operations teams to achieve production targets.
• Mentor and develop a team of petroleum engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and methodologies to enhance production efficiency and recovery rates.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Champion best practices in production engineering and operational excellence throughout the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering

Master's degree desirable

Tools

Production software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a fully remote Chief Petroleum Engineer to lead production optimization for a global oil & gas leader. You will drive innovative strategies, oversee artificial lift and well interventions, and guide surface facilities while managing budgets and ensuring safety standards.

The role requires 15+ years in petroleum engineering, a degree in the field, and strong remote leadership capabilities.