Senior Production Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Senior Production Engineer to optimize hydrocarbon production from existing fields near Upington. You will analyze production data, troubleshoot issues, and implement strategies to maximize recovery and minimize downtime within a safety- and regulation-driven environment.

The role demands a strong technical background in production operations and hands-on experience in oil & gas facilities, contributing to asset performance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production performance of wells and facilities.
• Develop and implement production optimization strategies, including artificial lift methods and injection programs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related operational issues and equipment failures.
• Provide technical support for well interventions, workovers, and facility modifications.
• Ensure production operations comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Senior Production Engineer to join their team near Upington . This role is critical for optimizing hydrocarbon production from existing fields and ensuring the efficient operation of production facilities within the Oil & Gas sector . You will analyze production data, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement strategies to maximize recovery and minimize downtime. This position requires a strong technical background and hands-on experience in production operations, contributing directly to the company's operational success and asset performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production performance of wells and facilities, identifying areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement production optimization strategies, including artificial lift methods and injection programs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related operational issues and equipment failures.
• Provide technical support for well interventions, workovers, and facility modifications.
• Ensure production operations comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in production engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proficiency in production system analysis, artificial lift design, and wellbore modeling.
• Strong understanding of surface facility operations and production chemistry.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and an annual performance bonus.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement savings plan.
• Structured career development and opportunities for advancement.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on operational excellence.