Remote Senior Production Technologist: Optimization Leader

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,300,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Bonuses based on performance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Technologist for a fully remote position in the global Oil & Gas sector. The role focuses on optimizing hydrocarbon production, analyzing data, and recommending strategies to improve recovery and efficiency.

You will work with field operations and engineering teams remotely, delivering technical reports and recommendations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in production optimization and artificial lift, with experience in IP, PROSPER, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7+ years in oil and gas production operations or technology preferred.
• Experience with production optimization and artificial lift systems.
• Strong data-driven problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production data from wells and facilities to identify trends.
• Develop strategies for artificial lift optimization (ESP, rod pumps, gas lift).
• Troubleshoot production-related issues including wellbore and facilities challenges.
• Provide technical support to field operations on equipment and procedures.
• Model production systems and forecast performance.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve efficiency and recovery.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to align geological models with production strategies.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management.
• Ensure safety and environmental standards are followed.
• Mentor junior engineers and technologists.

Skills

Production optimization

Artificial lift systems

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Technical reporting

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 position in the global Oil & Gas sector. The role focuses on optimizing hydrocarbon production, analyzing data, and recommending strategies to improve recovery and efficiency.

You will work with field operations and engineering teams remotely, delivering technical reports and recommendations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in production optimization and artificial lift, with experience in IP, PROSPER, and