Senior Subsurface Engineer | Production Optimization Expert

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan with employer matching

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Access to advanced monitoring tools

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Subsurface Engineer with production optimization expertise to join the team in Polokwane. The role blends on-site engagement with remote flexibility to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and asset value.

You will analyze data, design optimization strategies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive performance improvements across mature fields. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, 7+ years of petroleum engineering experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of petroleum engineering experience focused on production optimization and reservoir management.
• Proficiency with production analysis software and reservoir simulation tools.
• Ability to travel to the Polokwane office periodically.

Responsabilités

• Analyze production and reservoir data to diagnose performance issues and identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies for artificial lift, water management, and EOR.
• Conduct well performance reviews and recommend interventions such as stimulation, workovers, or recompletions.
• Model reservoir behavior and forecast production under various development scenarios.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to update reservoir models based on production performance.
• Work with operations teams to ensure successful implementation of optimization plans.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve production efficiency.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on production performance and optimization initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the subsurface team's development.

Connaissances

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Hybrid-work adaptability

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline

Outils

Production analysis software

Reservoir simulation tools

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Subsurface Engineer with production optimization expertise to join the team in Polokwane. The role blends on-site engagement with remote flexibility to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and asset value.

You will analyze data, design optimization strategies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive performance improvements across mature fields. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, 7+ years of petroleum engineering experience, and