Senior Production Engineer - Hybrid (Mossel Bay)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical plan

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Production Engineer for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on maximizing hydrocarbon recovery, analyzing production data, and implementing solutions to optimize output. A strong background in artificial lift systems and wellbore performance is essential.

The position offers a hybrid work model, balancing on-site operations in Mossel Bay with remote flexibility. You will collaborate with reservoir and facility teams to drive efficient, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in production engineering and field operations.
• Experience with artificial lift systems and wellbore performance analysis.
• Proficiency in production engineering software and data analysis tools.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production rates, pressures, and temperatures from wells and facilities.
• Identify opportunities for production enhancement and cost reduction.
• Design and manage artificial lift systems (ESPs, gas lift, rod pumps).
• Troubleshoot production issues, including wellbore problems and flow assurance.
• Optimize facilities and separation processes; conduct nodal analyses.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to align production with reservoir plans.
• Develop operating procedures and safety protocols for production ops.
• Prepare production forecasts and reports for management.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Skills

Artificial lift

Wellbore analysis

Production optimization

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Production Engineer for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on maximizing hydrocarbon recovery, analyzing production data, and implementing solutions to optimize output. A strong background in artificial lift systems and wellbore performance is essential.

The position offers a hybrid work model, balancing on-site operations in Mossel Bay with remote flexibility. You will collaborate with reservoir and facility teams to drive efficient, compliant