Remote Senior Production Technologist – Optimization Leader

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Fully remote

Global exposure

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Technologist for a fully remote role in the Oil & Gas sector. You will optimize production, analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and implement artificial lift strategies while coordinating with field operations and engineers via virtual channels to ensure clear communication and effective problem solving.

Requires a bachelor’s in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of experience; proficiency with IP, PROSPER and WellView, and a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of oil and gas production operations experience.
• Proven expertise in production optimization techniques and artificial lift systems.
• Strong data-driven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with production data analysis software such as IP, PROSPER and WellView.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends and anomalies.
• Develop and implement artificial lift optimization strategies.
• Troubleshoot production-related issues including wellbore and surface facilities.
• Provide technical support to field operations on production equipment.
• Conduct production system modeling and performance forecasting.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve efficiency and recovery.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to align geology and production.
• Prepare technical reports and management presentations.
• Ensure safety and environmental standards are followed.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Production optimization

Artificial lift systems

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IP

PROSPER

WellView

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Technologist for a fully remote role in the Oil & Gas sector. You will optimize production, analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and implement artificial lift strategies while coordinating with field operations and engineers via virtual channels to ensure clear communication and effective problem solving.

Requires a bachelor’s in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of experience; proficiency with IP, PROSPER and WellView, and a strong