Senior Production Engineer - Facilities & Operations

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Operational excellence culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Engineer for our client in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing production from existing fields while ensuring safe, efficient operations of all facilities.

You will analyze production data, troubleshoot issues, and implement strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and minimize costs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in surface facilities and artificial lift systems, with experience in production optimization techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering.
• 7+ years in production engineering in Oil & Gas.
• Experience with surface facilities, artificial lift, and optimization.
• Familiarity with HAZOP studies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production performance for wells and facilities.
• Identify opportunities for production enhancement and implement strategies (e.g., artificial lift optimization, choke management).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to production facilities, pipelines, and equipment.
• Conduct integrity checks and performance reviews of production equipment.
• Develop and manage operational budgets for production activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with reservoir, drilling, and maintenance teams.
• Prepare technical reports on production performance and improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support and guidance to field operations personnel.

Skills

Production optimization

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Chemical Eng

Tools

Process simulation software

Production data analysis tools

HAZOP software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading Oil & Gas producer, is seeking a motivated Senior Production Engineer to join their operational team in Pretoria, Gauteng . This role is vital for optimizing production from existing fields, ensuring efficient and safe operations of all production facilities. You will be responsible for analyzing production data, troubleshooting operational issues, and implementing strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery while minimizing operational costs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of surface facilities, artificial lift systems, and production optimization techniques. This position involves a Hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office responsibilities with remote flexibility. Based in Pretoria , you will be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering operational excellence. This is a key role within our client's expanding portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production performance for multiple wells and facilities.
• Identify opportunities for production enhancement and implement appropriate strategies (e.g., artificial lift optimization, choke management).
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues related to production facilities, pipelines, and equipment.
• Conduct integrity checks and performance reviews of production equipment.
• Develop and manage operational budgets for production activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, drilling engineers, and maintenance teams.
• Prepare technical reports on production performance, operational issues, and improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support and guidance to field operations personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in production engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of production facilities design, operation, and maintenance.
• Expertise in artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift).
• Proficiency in production data analysis and optimization software.
• Familiarity with process simulation and modeling.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with HAZOP studies and risk assessments is desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and an attractive performance-based bonus structure.
• Employees are provided with a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a robust retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development, including specialized training courses and industry certifications, are actively supported.
• The Hybrid work arrangement in Pretoria fosters a flexible work environment.
• We also offer ample paid time off and other benefits aimed at promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Join a forward-thinking company committed to operational excellence and innovation in the Oil & Gas sector.