Senior Petroleum Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Petroleum Engineer in Stellenbosch to optimize oil and gas recovery through advanced reservoir and production analyses. You will lead development opportunities, analyze field performance, and contribute to profitability across assets.

The role requires a strong background in reservoir behavior, production systems, and economic evaluation, with collaboration across technical teams in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in petroleum engineering
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation, production forecasting, and economic modeling software
• Strong knowledge of well performance analysis, artificial lift, and well stimulation
• Excellent analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze well and reservoir performance data to identify production enhancement opportunities.
• Develop and implement artificial lift systems and production optimization strategies.
• Conduct economic evaluations for field development projects, including reserve estimates and project profitability assessments.
• Perform wellbore integrity and equipment performance analyses.
• Collaborate with geological and drilling teams on field development planning and execution.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to junior engineering staff.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly competent Senior Petroleum Engineer to join their esteemed technical team in Stellenbosch. This role focuses on optimizing the recovery of oil and gas reserves through advanced engineering analysis and strategic planning. You will be instrumental in evaluating field performance, identifying development opportunities, and contributing to the overall profitability of the company's assets. This position requires a deep understanding of reservoir behavior, production systems, and economic evaluation, working within a collaborative environment in the scenic Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze well and reservoir performance data to identify production enhancement opportunities.
• Develop and implement artificial lift systems and production optimization strategies.
• Conduct economic evaluations for field development projects, including reserve estimates and project profitability assessments.
• Perform wellbore integrity and equipment performance analyses.
• Collaborate with geological and drilling teams on field development planning and execution.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to junior engineering staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in petroleum engineering, encompassing reservoir and production engineering.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation, production forecasting, and economic modeling software.
• Strong knowledge of well performance analysis, artificial lift techniques, and well stimulation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in the South African oil and gas sector is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Support for professional development, including certifications and training.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates moving to Stellenbosch.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.