Remote Production Optimization Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,482,000 - 2,141,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Remote Production Engineer in the oil and gas sector. The role supports a globally distributed team and focuses on optimizing hydrocarbon production, diagnosing issues, and implementing strategies to maximize asset performance.

You will analyze production data, review well performance, and collaborate with subsurface and field operations to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in production engineering.
• Strong understanding of ESP, rod pumps, and wellbore hydraulics.
• Experience with integrated asset modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production data from wells and facilities.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot production problems, including artificial lift issues.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize production rates and recovery.
• Conduct performance reviews of wells and fields.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, geologists, and facility engineers.
• Prepare production forecasts and evaluate economic implications.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Document findings and operational changes.
• Contribute to development of new production technologies.
• Provide technical support to field operations teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Production analysis software

Data management tools

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Remote Production Engineer in the oil and gas sector. The role supports a globally distributed team and focuses on optimizing hydrocarbon production, diagnosing issues, and implementing strategies to maximize asset performance.

You will analyze production data, review well performance, and collaborate with subsurface and field operations to ensure safe, efficient operations.