Senior Facilities Engineer — Lead Oil & Gas Projects

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Career progression

Leadership development

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior Facilities Engineer to lead design, operation and maintenance of surface facilities for oil & gas. You will drive P&ID improvements, safety programs, and regulatory compliance while managing capital projects and delivering reliable, cost-efficient assets at scale. This role demands deep engineering expertise and leadership in a complex, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of facilities engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• Experience in process design, simulation, and troubleshooting of oil & gas facilities.
• Knowledge of API and ASME codes and standards.
• Strong project management skills and experience managing capital projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, engineering, and construction of new oil and gas processing facilities.
• Manage the operation and maintenance of existing facilities, including processing plants, pipelines, and storage terminals.
• Develop and implement P&ID improvements, PSM programs, and HAZOP studies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, codes, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions to improve facility performance and reliability.
• Manage capital projects related to facility upgrades and expansions, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.

Skills

Process design

Simulation

Troubleshooting

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior Facilities Engineer to lead design, operation and maintenance of surface facilities for oil & gas. You will drive P&ID improvements, safety programs, and regulatory compliance while managing capital projects and delivering reliable, cost-efficient assets at scale. This role demands deep engineering expertise and leadership in a complex, safety-focused environment.