Senior Petroleum Engineer - Production Optimization

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Training and conferences

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Petroleum Engineer specializing in Production Optimization for a fully remote position. You will maximize hydrocarbon recovery, analyze production data, and implement artificial lift and EOR strategies across global assets, collaborating with international teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, conduct economic evaluations, use reservoir simulation tools, and stay ahead of industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years in petroleum engineering focusing on production operations and optimization.
• Expertise in artificial lift systems (ESP, rod pumps, gas lift).
• Experience with production data analysis, well testing, and performance monitoring.
• Proficiency with production engineering software and reservoir simulation tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with remote-team experience.
• Ability to manage projects independently in a remote setting.
• Knowledge of EOR methods is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement production enhancement strategies and projects.
• Monitor well and field performance and diagnose issues.
• Conduct economic evaluations of production opportunities.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and operations teams to reach targets.
• Use forecasting and simulation tools to predict performance and evaluate scenarios.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for management.
• Stay updated on new production optimization technologies and best practices.
• Mentor junior petroleum engineers and contribute to team knowledge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Reservoir simulation tools

ESP/gas lift/rod pump experience

Production data analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in the Oil & Gas industry, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Petroleum Engineer specializing in Production Optimization to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial for maximizing hydrocarbon recovery and enhancing operational efficiency across the company's diverse portfolio. You will apply advanced engineering principles and data analytics to identify and implement strategies for improving production rates, reducing operating costs, and ensuring reservoir performance. As a fully remote position, you will collaborate with international teams using state-of-the-art digital tools, allowing you to contribute significantly from your chosen location. Our client is committed to fostering an innovative and collaborative remote work environment, emphasizing results and professional development. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a substantial impact on production performance and drive value from anywhere in the world. We are looking for a proactive, analytical engineer with a proven track record in production optimization and a strong understanding of reservoir behavior.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for optimization, including artificial lift, water flooding, and EOR techniques.
• Develop and implement production enhancement strategies and projects.
• Monitor well and field performance, diagnosing issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Conduct economic evaluations of production optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, operations teams, and other disciplines to achieve production targets.
• Utilize production forecasting and simulation tools to predict performance and evaluate scenarios.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management.
• Stay updated on the latest production optimization technologies and best practices.
• Mentor junior petroleum engineers and contribute to team knowledge development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in petroleum engineering, with a strong focus on production operations and optimization.
• Proven expertise in artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift).
• Experience with production data analysis, well testing, and performance monitoring.
• Proficiency in production engineering software and reservoir simulation tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively in remote teams.
• Ability to manage projects independently and deliver results in a remote setting.
• Knowledge of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods is advantageous.

Benefits

This fully remote role offers a highly competitive salary, a performance-based bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and life insurance. Our client provides generous paid time off and ample opportunities for continuous professional development, including training and conference attendance. Enjoy the ultimate flexibility of working from home while contributing to significant global Oil & Gas projects. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, employee well-being, and offers a challenging yet rewarding career path.