Remote Well Operations Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Performance bonuses

Training opportunities

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Well Operations Engineer for a fully remote role. Plan, execute, and monitor well intervention and completion operations across multiple fields while ensuring safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with drilling and production engineers, supervise operations remotely, optimize well performance, and support vendors. Benefits include flexible remote work and compensation aligned with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in well operations, completions, and interventions.
• Proven experience in planning and executing various types of well operations.
• Strong understanding of well control principles and safety procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in well planning software and data analysis tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design well intervention and completion programs.
• Develop detailed operational procedures and risk assessments for well operations.
• Supervise and monitor well operations remotely, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and provide timely technical support.
• Manage vendors and service providers involved in well operations.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of all well activities.
• Optimize well performance through effective completion strategies.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure seamless handover of wells.
• Stay current with industry best practices and technological advancements in well operations.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Well planning software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Well Operations Engineer for a fully remote role. Plan, execute, and monitor well intervention and completion operations across multiple fields while ensuring safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with drilling and production engineers, supervise operations remotely, optimize well performance, and support vendors. Benefits include flexible remote work and compensation aligned with industry standards.