Senior Petroleum Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement fund contribution

Life assurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Petroleum Engineer in Bloemfontein, Free State to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and optimize production strategies.

You will analyze well performance, design artificial lift systems, lead EOR feasibility studies, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in production and reservoir management.
• Experience in well performance analysis, production optimization, and artificial lift design.
• Strong understanding of reservoir engineering and fluid flow in porous media.
• Proficiency in production software and simulation tools (PROSPER, GAP, ECLIPSE).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork in multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience with economic analysis and project evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior engineers.
• Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize production from oil and gas wells using analytical and simulation techniques.
• Conduct well performance reviews, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions to improve production.
• Evaluate and propose Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) projects, including feasibility studies and implementation plans.
• Develop and manage production forecasts and economic evaluations for field development and optimization projects.
• Design and implement artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift).
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to ensure alignment between reservoir management and production operations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior petroleum engineers.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management.
• Monitor production operations and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Stay current with new technologies and best practices in petroleum engineering.

Skills

Production optimization

Well performance analysis

Reservoir management

Artificial lift design

Economics / project evaluation

Mentoring juniors

Safety compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PROSPER

GAP

ECLIPSE

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking Oil & Gas company, is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Petroleum Engineer to join their team in **Bloemfontein, Free State**. This role is central to maximizing the economic recovery of hydrocarbons from existing and new fields. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in production engineering, well performance analysis, and reservoir management principles. You will be responsible for developing and implementing optimized production strategies, evaluating well performance, and identifying opportunities for enhanced oil recovery (EOR). This position offers a significant opportunity to influence operational decisions and contribute to the sustainable growth of our client's portfolio in the region. We are committed to operational excellence and the application of cutting-edge technologies in petroleum engineering. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to drive value.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize production from oil and gas wells using various analytical and simulation techniques.
• Conduct well performance reviews, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions to improve production rates and recovery.
• Evaluate and propose Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) projects, including feasibility studies and implementation plans.
• Develop and manage production forecasts and economic evaluations for field development and optimization projects.
• Design and implement artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift).
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to ensure alignment between reservoir management and production operations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior petroleum engineers.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management.
• Monitor production operations and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Stay current with new technologies and best practices in petroleum engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.
• A Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in petroleum engineering, with a focus on production and reservoir management.
• Proven experience in well performance analysis, production optimization, and artificial lift design.
• Strong understanding of reservoir engineering principles and fluid flow in porous media.
• Proficiency in production engineering software and simulation tools (e.g., PROSPER, GAP, ECLIPSE).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with economic analysis and project evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior engineers.
• Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous retirement fund contribution, and life assurance.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development, training programs, and attendance at industry conferences are provided.
• We believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.