Senior Completions Engineer

Placements24; Lenasia; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Performance-related bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Completions Engineer to join the asset development team in the Soweto area. You will design, plan, and execute well completion strategies to optimize hydrocarbon production and safeguard operations.

Collaboration with drilling, reservoir, and production engineers is essential to maximize asset value. The role requires a deep understanding of downhole equipment and completion techniques, with a focus on safe, cost-effective execution and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of upstream well completions experience.
• Strong knowledge of downhole equipment and formation evaluation.
• Experience with completion design software and simulators.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer optimal well completion programs for various reservoir conditions.
• Select downhole tools, equipment and completion fluids.
• Develop detailed execution plans and procedures for completion operations.
• Supervise and provide technical support during completion activities.
• Analyze completion performance data and recommend future optimizations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and company standards.

Skills

Well completions

Downhole equipment

Artificial lift

Formation evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Completion design software

Simulation tools

Job description

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Completions Engineer to join their asset development team in the Soweto area. This role is essential for designing, planning, and executing well completion strategies that optimize hydrocarbon production and ensure operational integrity. You will work closely with drilling, reservoir, and production engineers to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective well completions. Your expertise in downhole equipment and completion techniques will be vital to maximizing the value of our reservoir assets within the oil and gas industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer optimal well completion programs for various reservoir conditions.
• Select appropriate downhole tools, equipment, and completion fluids.
• Develop detailed execution plans and procedures for completion operations.
• Supervise and provide technical support during well completion activities.
• Analyze completion performance data and recommend optimizations for future wells.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE regulations and company standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in well completions engineering within the upstream oil and gas sector.
• Strong understanding of downhole equipment, artificial lift systems, and formation evaluation techniques.
• Experience with completion design software and simulation tools.
• Proven ability to manage complex completion projects and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.

Benefits

• Excellent salary package with performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.