Remote Completions Engineer - Advanced O&G Projects

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement plans

Remote-first work model

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly competent Completions Engineer for a fully remote position supporting a global oil and gas operator. You will design, plan and execute well completion programs to maximize productivity while maintaining operational integrity.

The role requires strong experience with sand control, stimulation and artificial lift integration, and involves significant remote collaboration with drilling teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer well completion programs, including selection of completion hardware.
• Develop detailed completion procedures and contingency plans.
• Perform engineering calculations for completion string design, including burst, collapse, and tensile strength analysis.
• Manage the procurement process for completion equipment and services.
• Oversee and provide remote technical support during completion operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve completion-related issues encountered during operations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., API) and company HS&E policies.
• Analyze well performance post-completion and recommend optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with reservoir and production engineers to ensure completion designs meet production objectives.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives for completion practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software and simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly competent Completions Engineer for a fully remote position supporting a global oil and gas operator. This role is integral to the design, planning, and execution of well completion operations, focusing on maximizing well productivity and ensuring operational integrity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with various completion types, materials, and technologies, including sand control, stimulation, and artificial lift integration. As a remote-first role, you will collaborate extensively with drilling teams, production engineers, and vendors through virtual platforms, providing expert guidance and support for operations worldwide. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise in a role that offers significant autonomy and contributes to complex, high-value projects from the comfort of your home office, supporting strategic initiatives linked to Kimberley, Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer well completion programs, including selection of completion hardware (e.g., packers, screens, subsurface safety valves).
• Develop detailed completion procedures and contingency plans.
• Perform engineering calculations for completion string design, including burst, collapse, and tensile strength analysis.
• Manage the procurement process for completion equipment and services.
• Oversee and provide remote technical support during completion operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve completion-related issues encountered during operations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., API) and company HS&E policies.
• Analyze well performance post-completion and recommend optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with reservoir and production engineers to ensure completion designs meet production objectives.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives for completion practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in well completions engineering, preferably with an operator or major service company.
• In-depth knowledge of completion systems, sand control techniques, and artificial lift technologies.
• Experience with downhole tools, completion fluids, and wellbore integrity.
• Proficiency in using relevant engineering software and simulation tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, crucial for effective remote collaboration.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage complex tasks in a remote-first environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa.
• Experience with unconventional completions or deepwater projects is advantageous.

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.
• WhatJobs Direct is dedicated to professional growth, providing access to cutting-edge training and development opportunities.
• The remote-first work model offers unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Join a leading organization recognized for its technical excellence and commitment to innovation in the upstream energy sector, supporting key operations connected to Northern Cape.