Senior Petroleum Engineer - Remote Production Optimization

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Petroleum Engineer specializing in production optimization to join a globally distributed team in a fully remote role. You will analyze production data, identify performance improvements, and implement strategies to enhance well and field performance across Oil & Gas assets, with a focus on Pretoria operations.

The role requires 8+ years in production operations, expertise in artificial lift systems, and proficiency with PROSPER, GAP, and OFM.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in petroleum engineering focusing on production operations and optimization.
• Experience with artificial lift system design and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with production simulation and analysis software (PROSPER, GAP, OFM).
• Strong remote-work communication and ability to work autonomously.
• Experience with well testing and data acquisition is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Analyze well and field production data to identify performance issues and opportunities.
• Develop and implement artificial lift strategies (e.g., ESP, gas lift, rod pumps).
• Optimize injection and production rates to maximize recovery and minimize costs.
• Perform nodal analysis and production system modeling.
• Evaluate and recommend enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, reservoir engineers, and operations personnel virtually.
• Prepare technical reports, economic evaluations, and performance reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Kenntnisse

Production optimization

Nodal analysis

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

PROSPER

GAP

OFM

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Petroleum Engineer specializing in production optimization to join a globally distributed team in a fully remote role. You will analyze production data, identify performance improvements, and implement strategies to enhance well and field performance across Oil & Gas assets, with a focus on Pretoria operations.

The role requires 8+ years in production operations, expertise in artificial lift systems, and proficiency with PROSPER, GAP, and OFM.