Senior Production Ops Engineer - Hybrid (Bloemfontein)

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Production Operations Engineer to join our client in Welkom. The role focuses on optimizing daily oil and gas production, ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance through data-driven analysis.

You'll monitor well performance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with field personnel to implement improvements. A strong background in petroleum production engineering and hybrid work oversight is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in production operations or field engineering in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in production data analysis and reporting tools.
• Understanding of wellbore mechanics, fluid flow, and surface facilities.
• Strong problem solving and sound technical decision making.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor well performance and production rates, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Troubleshoot operational problems, implement corrective actions, and document resolutions.
• Optimize artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps) to maximize production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and environmental standards in production operations.
• Collaborate with field personnel and other engineering disciplines to support production goals.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost reductions.

Skills

Production operations

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a diligent Production Operations Engineer to join their team in Welkom . This role involves optimizing daily production from oil and gas wells, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. You will analyze production data, identify operational issues, and recommend solutions to maximize hydrocarbon recovery. This position offers a hybrid work model, balancing onsite operational oversight with remote data analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production engineering principles and a proactive approach to problem solving within the demanding Oil & Gas industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor well performance and production rates, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Troubleshoot operational problems, implement corrective actions, and document resolutions.
• Optimize artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps) to maximize production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and environmental standards in production operations.
• Collaborate with field personnel and other engineering disciplines to support production goals.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost reductions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in production operations or field engineering within the Oil & Gas sector .
• Proficiency in production data analysis and reporting tools.
• Understanding of wellbore mechanics, fluid flow, and surface facilities.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous annual leave and sick leave allowances.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.