Senior Petroleum Engineer - Completions Design

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and annual-

Annual bonus program

Comprehensive health, dental, and life

Retirement plan with employer matching

Significant annual leave and holidays

Professional development and trainings

Relocation assistance to Mpumalanga

Company-provided resources and PPE

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Petroleum Engineer in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, with a focus on well completions design. You will lead the design process, select completion equipment, and provide technical oversight throughout the well lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering, 7+ years in completions, and proficiency with wellbore design software and completion modeling tools. You will collaborate with drilling, production and reservoir teams to optimize performance while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in petroleum engineering with a focus on well completions.
• Experience designing completions for diverse well types and reservoirs.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer well completion programs for conventional, unconventional, and horizontal wells.
• Select completion equipment including liners, screens, packers, safety valves, and production tubing.
• Analyze reservoir characteristics, pressures, and fluids to inform designs.
• Evaluate completion options considering risks, costs and feasibility.
• Collaborate with drilling, production and reservoir teams for integrated design.
• Develop procedures and guidelines aligned with standards and best practices.
• Provide on-site technical support during completions as needed.
• Review post-completion data and suggest optimizations.
• Stay current with advances in completions technologies and interventions.
• Ensure designs meet safety, environmental and regulatory requirements in Mpumalanga.

Skills

Wellbore design

Completion modeling

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Wellbore design software

Completion modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major upstream oil and gas producer, is looking for a highly competent Senior Petroleum Engineer specializing in well completions design to join their asset team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. This role is pivotal in ensuring wells are designed and completed safely, efficiently, and economically to optimize production and maximize hydrocarbon recovery. You will be responsible for leading the design process, selecting appropriate completion technologies, and providing technical oversight throughout the lifecycle of the well. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to the success of significant field developments. We are committed to fostering a safe and productive work environment and developing our engineering talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer well completion programs for various well types, including conventional, unconventional, and horizontal wells.
• Select appropriate completion equipment, including liners, screens, packers, safety valves, and production tubing.
• Conduct detailed analysis of reservoir characteristics, formation pressures, and fluid properties to inform completion design.
• Perform technical evaluations of completion options, considering risks, costs, and operational feasibility.
• Collaborate with drilling, production, and reservoir engineering teams to ensure integrated well design and execution.
• Develop well completion procedures and guidelines, ensuring adherence to company standards and best practices.
• Provide on-site technical support during completion operations as needed.
• Analyze post-completion well performance data and recommend optimization strategies.
• Stay current with new technologies and innovations in well completions and interventions.
• Ensure all completion designs comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in Nelspruit and surrounding operational areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in petroleum engineering, with a significant focus on well completions design and execution.
• Proven experience in designing completions for diverse well types and reservoir conditions.
• Proficiency in wellbore design software and completion modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of wellbore mechanics, fluid flow, and downhole equipment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience with sand control techniques and managed pressure drilling (MPD) is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• Generous retirement plan with employer matching.
• Significant annual leave and holiday entitlement.
• Opportunities for professional development, training courses, and certifications.
• Exposure to challenging and rewarding well completion projects.
• A culture that prioritizes safety, innovation, and teamwork.
• Relocation assistance available for candidates relocating to Mpumalanga.
• Company-provided resources and equipment.