Senior Well Completion Engineer for Production Optimization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Training & development

Challenging projects

Supportive culture

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks an experienced Well Completion Engineer to lead completion operations. You will design, execute and optimize completion programs, collaborating with drilling and production teams to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and asset integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Petroleum Engineering and at least 5 years in well completion engineering, with strong skills in completion software, downhole tools and artificial lift systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in well completion engineering.
• Proficiency in completion design software and downhole tool selection.
• Understanding of artificial lift systems and production optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer well completion programs for casing, tubing, and equipment.
• Develop strategies for zonal isolation, sand control, and production optimization.
• Oversee installation and testing of completion equipment.
• Analyze well performance data and recommend adjustments.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers for seamless transitions from drilling to completion.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance on all completion activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Completion software proficiency

Downhole tools knowledge

Artificial lift systems understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field

Tools

Completion design software

Downhole tools

Job description

Placements24 in East London seeks an experienced Well Completion Engineer to lead completion operations. You will design, execute and optimize completion programs, collaborating with drilling and production teams to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and asset integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Petroleum Engineering and at least 5 years in well completion engineering, with strong skills in completion software, downhole tools and artificial lift systems.