Senior Upstream Production Engineer: Optimize Output

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Upstream Production Engineer for our Mossel Bay site in the Western Cape. You will optimize oil & gas production, analyze field data, and implement artificial lift solutions to maximize recovery while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Bring 8+ years in upstream production engineering, deep knowledge of reservoir mechanics, and proficiency with production software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive upstream production engineering experience.
• Expertise in production system analysis, artificial lift, and well diagnostics.
• Strong reservoir mechanics understanding affecting production.
• Proficient in production engineering software and data tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
• Strong communication in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in Mossel Bay region or similar environments is valued.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production operations and identify optimization opportunities.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement solutions to maximize recovery.
• Design, implement and manage artificial lift systems (ESP, rod pump, gas lift).
• Perform well performance analyses and diagnostics.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to align strategies.
• Develop and manage production enhancement projects including workovers.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve efficiency and safety.

Skills

Upstream production engineering

Artificial lift design

Well performance analysis

Data analysis & software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Upstream Production Engineer for our Mossel Bay site in the Western Cape. You will optimize oil & gas production, analyze field data, and implement artificial lift solutions to maximize recovery while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Bring 8+ years in upstream production engineering, deep knowledge of reservoir mechanics, and proficiency with production software.