Senior Facilities Engineer - Midstream Operations (Oil & Gas)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Generous paid leave

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Exposure to major midstream projects

Company vehicle and travel expenses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Engineer for a hands-on, on-site role in Soweto, Gauteng. You will design, operate, and maintain midstream pipeline, storage, and processing facilities to ensure safe, reliable energy transportation.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in Oil & Gas facilities, strong knowledge of pipeline hydraulics, materials and corrosion control, rotating equipment, process control systems, and proven leadership in capital projects and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of facilities engineering experience in Oil & Gas midstream.
• Expertise in pipeline design, hydraulics, materials, and corrosion control.
• Experience with rotating equipment (pumps, compressors) and process control systems.
• Proven track record managing engineering projects, including scope, budgeting, and execution.
• Familiarity with industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder communication; willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of new midstream facilities.
• Manage and optimize the performance of pipelines, terminals, and processing plants.
• Ensure compliance with API, ASME and other industry standards.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure asset integrity.
• Provide engineering support for operational issues through technical reviews.
• Manage capital expenditure projects from conception to completion.
• Perform hydraulic analysis for pipelines and optimize flow.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and determine root causes.
• Develop and manage budgets for operations and maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process control systems

Hydraulic analysis tools

Rotating equipment (pumps, compressors)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant operator in the midstream segment of the Oil & Gas industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Engineer . This critical role, based in Soweto, Gauteng , is responsible for the design, operation, and maintenance of pipeline, storage, and processing facilities. This is a non-remote position requiring hands‑on involvement at operational sites to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable functioning of midstream infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background with expertise in pipeline design, fluid hydraulics, rotating equipment, and process control systems. You will play a vital role in managing capital projects, optimizing existing infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Your technical leadership will be essential in maintaining the integrity and performance of vital energy transportation assets, ensuring the seamless flow of products from production sites to end markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of new midstream facilities.
• Manage and optimize the performance of existing pipeline networks, terminals, and processing plants.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry codes, standards (e.g., API, ASME), and regulations.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure asset integrity and reliability.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide engineering support for operational issues.
• Manage capital expenditure projects, from conceptualization through to completion.
• Perform hydraulic analysis for pipeline systems and optimize flow assurance.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and process upsets, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop and manage budgets for operational and maintenance activities.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in facilities engineering within the Oil & Gas midstream sector.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline engineering, hydraulics, materials, and corrosion control.
• Experience with rotating equipment (pumps, compressors) and process control systems.
• Proven ability to manage engineering projects, including scope definition, budgeting, and execution.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to operational sites and work in a field‑oriented environment.
• Experience in project management is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Robust retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Generous paid vacation and holiday leave.
• Life insurance and other employee benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Exposure to significant midstream infrastructure projects.
• A strong focus on safety and operational excellence.
• Company vehicle and travel expenses covered for site visits.