Senior Facilities Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote role

Career growth

Training & development

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Senior Facilities Engineer to support expanding Oil & Gas operations with a fully remote role serving assets near Port Elizabeth. You will design, operate, maintain, and ensure integrity of production facilities, while meeting safety, environmental, and operational standards.

You will lead project execution, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating closely with on-site teams using advanced communication tools for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of experience in facilities engineering within Oil & Gas.
• Experience in project management, asset integrity, and process safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, construction, and commissioning of new production facilities and modifications.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure asset integrity and reliability.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions for facility equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage vendor performance and technical support for facility-related activities.

Skills

Project management

Asset integrity

Process safety

Remote collaboration

Communication

Rotating equipment

Static equipment

P&IDs

Process simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Facilities Engineer to support their expanding operations in the Oil & Gas sector, with the role based remotely, supporting assets near Port Elizabeth . This position will be responsible for the design, operation, maintenance, and integrity of production facilities, ensuring they meet safety, environmental, and operational standards. You will play a key role in project execution, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives. As a remote employee, you will collaborate closely with on-site teams and management, utilizing advanced communication tools to ensure seamless operations and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of new production facilities and modifications.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure asset integrity and reliability.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions for facility equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage vendor performance and technical support for facility-related activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in facilities engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience in project management, asset integrity, and process safety.
• Strong understanding of rotating and static equipment, P&IDs, and process simulation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective remote work and stakeholder management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote position offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career growth and international project involvement.
• Comprehensive training and professional development support.
• Be part of a leading company in the Oil & Gas industry, driving innovation from afar.