Senior Field Development Engineer - Subsurface Integration

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Medical aid

Retirement fund options

Professional development and mentoring

Hybrid work model

East London office

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Field Development Engineer for our East London, Eastern Cape client in the oil and gas sector. The role focuses on conceptualizing, planning, and executing field development concepts by integrating subsurface data with surface facilities to maximize recovery and value.

The position supports a hybrid work model, with a presence at the East London office and focused remote work. Candidates should have deep experience in well design, production operations, and economic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in field development or related Oil & Gas roles.
• Proven experience integrating subsurface and surface aspects.
• Strong understanding of well design, production ops, and economic evaluation techniques.
• Proficiency with field development planning software and economic modeling tools.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for hybrid collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and in a team based in East London.
• Frontier exploration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate field development concepts including wells, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Integrate geological, reservoir, and production data to optimize plans.
• Perform economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses for development scenarios.
• Manage interfaces between subsurface, facilities, and drilling teams.
• Prepare development plans, reports, and presentations for management.
• Identify and assess technical risks and opportunities in field development.
• Collaborate with external partners and regulators as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.

Skills

Field development planning

Well design

Reservoir engineering

Economic evaluation

Subsurface-surface integration

Hybrid collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Field development planning tools

Economic modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking energy exploration company, is seeking a Senior Field Development Engineer to join their integrated team in **East London, Eastern Cape**. This role is crucial for conceptualizing, planning, and executing the development of new hydrocarbon fields. You will integrate subsurface data with facilities and operational requirements to optimize field recovery and economic value. This position operates on a hybrid model, enabling effective collaboration at our **East London** office while allowing for focused remote work. It's an exceptional opportunity to contribute to significant projects within the dynamic Oil & Gas sector in **South Africa**.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate field development concepts, including well strategies, production facilities, and infrastructure.
• Integrate geological, reservoir, and production data to optimize field development plans.
• Perform economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses for development scenarios.
• Manage interfaces between subsurface, facilities, and drilling teams.
• Prepare development plans, reports, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Identify and assess technical risks and opportunities associated with field development.
• Collaborate with external partners and regulatory bodies as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in field development or related roles within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience in integrating subsurface (geology, reservoir engineering) and surface (facilities engineering) aspects.
• Strong understanding of well design, production operations, and economic evaluation techniques.
• Proficiency with field development planning software and economic modeling tools.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective collaboration in a hybrid environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team based in **East London**.
• Experience in frontier exploration is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits program including medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Significant opportunities for professional development are provided through training, mentorship, and exposure to complex development projects.
• The hybrid work arrangement in **East London** supports a flexible and productive work-life balance.
• You will join a talented team contributing to shaping the future of energy production in the **Eastern Cape** province and the broader Oil & Gas industry.