Senior Petroleum Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a senior Petroleum Engineer to contribute to strategic asset development in Pretoria. You will analyze reservoir performance, production operations, and development planning to maximize economic value of oil and gas assets.

Collaborating with geology, drilling and facilities teams, you will guide optimization strategies, prepare technical reports, and mentor junior engineers in a hybrid work environment in Pretoria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering.
• 7+ years of petroleum engineering experience.
• Expertise in reservoir simulation, production optimization, and economic analysis.
• Familiar with recovery mechanisms and EOR techniques.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; able to work in a hybrid Pretoria setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate reservoir performance and develop long-term field development plans.
• Analyze production data, identify inefficiencies, and optimize operations.
• Perform economic evaluations for new projects and asset enhancements.
• Prepare and present technical reports, including reserve estimates.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Reservoir simulation

Production optimization

Economic analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Petroleum Engineer to contribute to their strategic asset development in Pretoria . This role focuses on maximizing the economic value of oil and gas assets through expert analysis of reservoir performance, production operations, and development planning. You will be instrumental in providing technical guidance and driving the implementation of optimized strategies. Working within a collaborative environment, you will interface with multiple disciplines, including geology, drilling, and facilities engineering, to ensure integrated project success in the dynamic Oil & Gas sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate reservoir performance, conduct field studies, and develop long-term field development plans.
• Analyze production data, identify operational inefficiencies, and recommend solutions for optimization.
• Perform economic evaluations for new projects and existing asset enhancements.
• Prepare and present technical reports, including reserve estimates and project justifications.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced members of the engineering team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field.
• Over 7 years of comprehensive experience in petroleum engineering, with a strong focus on asset management and development.
• Demonstrated expertise in reservoir simulation, production optimization, and economic analysis.
• Familiarity with various recovery mechanisms and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, adaptable to a hybrid work setting in Pretoria .

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Support for professional development, certifications, and further education.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model .
• Engaging work environment with opportunities for impactful contributions to the Oil & Gas industry.