Senior Production Engineer: Optimize Wells & Lift Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical & retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Innovative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to optimize oil and gas production from existing wells and fields. You will analyze production data, implement artificial lift systems, and troubleshoot operational issues to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.

The role requires a strong technical background in petroleum engineering, at least seven years in production engineering, and a proven track record in field operations, safety, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in production engineering in Oil & Gas.
• Strong knowledge of artificial lift, production optimization, and well test analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor well performance and production data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Design, implement, and manage artificial lift systems.
• Troubleshoot production problems and improve efficiency.
• Conduct production forecasting and plan workovers and well interventions.
• Collaborate with reservoir and facility engineers for integrated field development.
• Ensure production activities comply with safety regulations and environmental standards.

Skills

Production optimization

Data analysis

Well test analysis

Field operations

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Artificial lift technologies

Production software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to optimize oil and gas production from existing wells and fields. You will analyze production data, implement artificial lift systems, and troubleshoot operational issues to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.

The role requires a strong technical background in petroleum engineering, at least seven years in production engineering, and a proven track record in field operations, safety, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.