Senior Well Completion Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a dynamic Oil & Gas company in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, in searching for a Senior Well Completion Engineer. The role focuses on designing, executing, and optimizing well completion strategies to maximize hydrocarbon flow.

You will collaborate with drilling, reservoir, and production teams, lead completion design activities, and oversee on-site operations. A minimum of eight years in well completion engineering and a Petroleum Engineering degree are required;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in well completion engineering.
• Experience with multilateral or intelligent completions desirable.
• Knowledge of completion fluids, sand control, and artificial lift.
• Proficiency with completion design software and industry tools.
• Understand reservoir characteristics and their impact on completion design.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer well completion programs for various well types and reservoir conditions.
• Select completion equipment including liners, packers, safety valves, and subsurface control systems.
• Develop procedures for running, setting, and testing completion equipment.
• Oversee on-site completion operations and provide technical support.
• Conduct post-completion analysis to evaluate performance and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to align completion designs with production targets.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely delivery of equipment and services.
• Prepare comprehensive completion reports including cost estimates and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.
• Mentor junior completion engineers and field personnel.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Completion design software

Job description

About the Role Our client, a dynamic and expanding entity in the Oil & Gas industry, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Well Completion Engineer to join their technical team in **Mossel Bay, Western Cape**. This role is fundamental to designing, executing, and optimizing well completion strategies to ensure safe, efficient, and productive hydrocarbon flow. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of well completion design, from selecting appropriate equipment and materials to managing installation and post-completion testing. You will collaborate closely with drilling engineers, reservoir engineers, and production teams to ensure completions align with reservoir objectives and operational capabilities. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a company that values technical excellence and innovation in the energy sector. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver with a deep understanding of completion technologies and best practices. Your expertise will be crucial in maximizing well performance and asset value. The position is based in the picturesque coastal town of Mossel Bay, Western Cape , offering a desirable work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer well completion programs for various well types and reservoir conditions.
• Select appropriate completion equipment, including liners, packers, safety valves, and subsurface control systems.
• Develop detailed procedures for completion operations, including running, setting, and testing equipment.
• Oversee completion operations on-site, providing technical support and troubleshooting.
• Conduct post-completion analysis to evaluate well performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to ensure completion designs meet production and injection targets.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure the quality and timely delivery of completion equipment and services.
• Prepare comprehensive completion reports, including cost estimates and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.
• Mentor and guide junior completion engineers and field personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in well completion engineering, with a strong focus on design and execution.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing complex completions (e.g., multilateral, intelligent completions) is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of completion fluids, sand control techniques, and artificial lift systems.
• Proficiency in using completion design software and relevant industry tools.
• Strong understanding of reservoir characteristics and their influence on completion design.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional team collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience with offshore or deepwater completions is a significant asset.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan contributions, and opportunities for professional development and specialized training. This role offers the chance to work on challenging projects with a company at the forefront of the industry. The position is located in the scenic coastal city of Mossel Bay, Western Cape . Our client is dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating, and rewarding work environment for its employees.