Senior Production Engineer - Oil & Gas Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Career progression

Performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a leading Oil & Gas operator in recruiting a Senior Production Engineer for their site in Klerksdorp. You will optimize hydrocarbon production, manage well performance, and implement artificial lift techniques within a strict safety framework.

Responsibilities include monitoring data, designing lift systems, troubleshooting field issues, and conducting economic evaluations for enhancements and new wells. You will also drive workovers and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in production engineering within Oil & Gas.
• Proven expertise in artificial lift technologies and production optimization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze well performance data to identify opportunities for production optimization.
• Design, implement, and manage artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift).
• Troubleshoot production issues, including flow assurance problems, equipment failures, and inefficiencies.
• Conduct economic evaluations for production enhancement projects and new well completions.
• Develop and execute workover and stimulation programs to maintain and improve production rates.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Artificial lift technologies

Production optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Production forecasting tools

Economic analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a key operator in the Oil & Gas industry, is looking for a seasoned Senior Production Engineer to join their operational team in Klerksdorp. This role is pivotal in optimizing the extraction of hydrocarbons from existing fields, ensuring maximum efficient and safe production. You will be responsible for managing well performance, implementing artificial lift systems, and troubleshooting production challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take on significant responsibility, drive operational excellence, and contribute to the company's success in a demanding sector, working within a robust operational framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze well performance data to identify opportunities for production optimization.
• Design, implement, and manage artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift).
• Troubleshoot production issues, including flow assurance problems, equipment failures, and operational inefficiencies.
• Conduct economic evaluations for production enhancement projects and new well completions.
• Develop and execute workover and stimulation programs to maintain and improve production rates.
• Ensure all production activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in production engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven expertise in artificial lift technologies and production optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of wellbore hydraulics, fluid flow, and surface facility operations.
• Experience with production forecasting and economic analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a field operational environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonus programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off and leave policies.
• Company-provided housing and living allowances for the Klerksdorp location.
• Opportunities for advanced training and career progression within a major industry player.