Senior Facilities Engineer - Oil & Gas: Asset Reliability

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Medical and life insurance

Pension fund matching

Professional certifications support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Engineer to join a dedicated team in Klerksdorp, South Africa. The role oversees design, construction, operation and maintenance of oil and gas production facilities, ensuring safety, environmental and operational standards.

The ideal candidate will lead maintenance strategies, risk assessments, and collaboration with project teams and contractors to drive asset integrity and production efficiency in a challenging, growth‑oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil or Chemical).
• 7+ years of facilities engineering experience in oil & gas.
• Experience in project management, construction oversight and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage design/ modification of oil & gas processing facilities (pipelines, separators, storage).
• Oversee construction, commissioning and start-up of new/upgraded facilities.
• Develop maintenance strategies for asset integrity and reliability.
• Conduct facility risk assessments and HAZOP studies per safety regulations.
• Coordinate with project teams, operations and contractors.
• Optimize facility performance to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Risk management

Facility design knowledge

Education

BEng in Mechanical/Civil/Chemical Engineering

Tools

P&ID knowledge

API/ASME codes

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Engineer to join a dedicated team in Klerksdorp, South Africa. The role oversees design, construction, operation and maintenance of oil and gas production facilities, ensuring safety, environmental and operational standards.

The ideal candidate will lead maintenance strategies, risk assessments, and collaboration with project teams and contractors to drive asset integrity and production efficiency in a challenging, growth‑oriented