Senior Production Technologist - Flow Assurance & Optimization

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Production Technologist in East London, Eastern Cape, to optimize production systems and resolve flow assurance challenges. You will diagnose multiphase flow issues, integrate with subsea and drilling teams, and implement chemical treatment programs to ensure continuous hydrocarbon production.

The role demands hands-on expertise, strong thermodynamics knowledge, and mentoring ability to develop junior staff while collaborating across operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years in production ops or flow assurance in Oil & Gas.
• Proven expertise diagnosing multiphase flow issues.
• Proficiency with flow assurance software and production system modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics relevant to hydrocarbon production.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production system performance and resolve flow assurance issues.
• Develop and implement strategies for hydrates, wax, asphaltenes, and scale.
• Conduct multiphase flow modeling to predict and mitigate challenges.
• Oversee design and operation of production facilities for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with subsea, drilling and reservoir engineers on system design and integration.
• Develop and implement chemical treatment programs for flow assurance.
• Troubleshoot production system failures and propose repairs/upgrades.
• Mentor junior technologists and engineers in flow assurance.

Skills

Flow assurance

Diagnostics

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Flow assurance software

Production system modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent entity in the Oil & Gas sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Production Technologist to enhance their team in East London, Eastern Cape. This role focuses on ensuring the efficient and uninterrupted flow of hydrocarbons from wells to processing facilities. You will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving flow assurance challenges, optimizing production systems, and implementing preventative measures against issues like hydrate formation, wax deposition, and slugging. This position requires hands‑on expertise and close collaboration with operations and engineering teams. It’s an excellent opportunity to contribute to the operational integrity and efficiency of Oil & Gas facilities in East London.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production system performance, identifying and resolving flow assurance issues.


• Develop and implement strategies for managing hydrates, wax, asphaltenes, and scale.


• Conduct multiphase flow modeling and simulations to predict and mitigate flow challenges.


• Oversee the design and operation of production facilities, ensuring optimal performance.


• Collaborate with subsea, drilling, and reservoir engineers on production system design and integration.


• Develop and implement chemical treatment programs for flow assurance.


• Troubleshoot production system failures and provide technical recommendations for repairs and upgrades.


• Mentor junior technologists and engineers, fostering expertise in flow assurance in East London.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Minimum of 7 years of experience in production operations or flow assurance within the Oil & Gas industry.


• Proven expertise in diagnosing and resolving multiphase flow issues.


• Proficiency with flow assurance software and production system modeling tools.


• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and chemistry relevant to hydrocarbon production.


• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and diagnostic skills for operations in Eastern Cape.


• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse teams.


• Experience with subsea production systems is highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and a retirement fund, and opportunities for professional growth and development. This role offers significant exposure to complex production challenges and cutting‑edge technologies. Join a leading Oil & Gas company committed to operational excellence and safety in East London. Contribute your skills to ensure seamless production operations in the Eastern Cape.