Senior Production Optimization Engineer – Oil & Gas, Rustenburg

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Pension fund

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Production Engineer focused on optimization to drive efficiency and output of oil and gas facilities. You will analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategies to reduce downtime and enhance reservoir performance.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration with reservoir engineers, geologists and maintenance teams, oversee new facility design or modifications, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in production engineering within Oil & Gas.
• Expertise in production optimization techniques and artificial lift systems (ESP, gas lift, rod pumps).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a history of improving production efficiency.
• Proficiency with production simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Experience with process safety management and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production operations to identify efficiency gains.
• Develop strategies for production optimization including artificial lift optimization.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analyses.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, geologists, and maintenance teams.
• Oversee design and modification of production facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental regulations.
• Manage production data, reporting and performance tracking.
• Evaluate new technologies or equipment to improve efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance to junior production engineers.
• Contribute to field development plans and production forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Production simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Production Engineer focused on optimization to drive efficiency and output of oil and gas facilities. You will analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategies to reduce downtime and enhance reservoir performance.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration with reservoir engineers, geologists and maintenance teams, oversee new facility design or modifications, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and mentor