Senior Production Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Engineer for our client in Mahikeng to optimize production, analyze field data, and manage challenges in oil and gas operations.

You will work with field staff and management to meet production targets, implementing artificial lift and stimulation techniques while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive oil and gas production experience.
• Expertise in production optimization and artificial lift.
• Strong grasp of reservoir performance and surface facilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze well and field production performance data.
• Develop and implement production optimization strategies.
• Conduct technical reviews of operations and equipment.
• Prepare production forecasts and assist budgets.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot field issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regs.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geologists on field development.

Skills

Production optimization

Artificial lift systems

Well stimulation

Reservoir performance

Fluid flow analysis

Surface facilities

Production software tools

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Tools

Petroleum engineering software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly competent Senior Production Engineer to join their operations team in Mahikeng . This role is vital for ensuring the efficient and safe extraction of oil and gas resources, optimizing production rates, and managing operational challenges. You will analyze field data, implement production enhancement techniques, and work closely with field staff and management to achieve production targets. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on operational performance in the North West province within the challenging oil and gas industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze well and field production performance data to identify trends and issues.
• Develop and implement strategies for production optimization , including artificial lift and stimulation techniques.
• Conduct technical reviews of production operations and equipment.
• Prepare production forecasts and assist in budget preparation.
• Provide technical support to field operations and troubleshoot production problems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geologists on field development and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in oil and gas production engineering .
• Proven expertise in production optimization, artificial lift systems (e.g., ESP, gas lift), and well stimulation.
• Strong understanding of reservoir performance, fluid flow, and surface facilities.
• Proficiency in production engineering software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills for operations in Mahikeng .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and life insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Exposure to diverse production challenges and technologies.
• A supportive team environment focused on operational excellence in the North West region.