Senior Well Integrity Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Operational integrity focus

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Well Integrity Engineer to lead risk-based integrity programs for our oil & gas operations. You will develop strategies, oversee testing, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering and at least 7 years of experience in well integrity, drilling, or completions, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in well integrity, drilling, or completions engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of well barriers, cement evaluation, and downhole equipment reliability.
• Familiarity with ISO 16530-1 and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement well integrity management plans and procedures according to industry best practices and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential well integrity failures and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee execution of well integrity testing and monitoring programs.
• Analyze well integrity data and recommend corrective actions or repairs.
• Ensure all well construction, intervention, and decommissioning activities meet integrity requirements.
• Collaborate with drilling, completions, and production engineers to address integrity issues.

Skills

Well integrity

Petroleum engineering

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Communication

Regulatory standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related engineering discipline

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly competent Senior Well Integrity Engineer to join their dedicated team in Stellenbosch . This role is essential for ensuring the long-term safety, reliability, and environmental compliance of the company's wells. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive well integrity management strategies, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing maintenance programs. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to operational safety and integrity within the challenging Oil & Gas sector .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement well integrity management plans and procedures according to industry best practices and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential well integrity failures and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the execution of well integrity testing and monitoring programs.
• Analyze well integrity data and recommend corrective actions or repairs.
• Ensure that all well construction, intervention, and decommissioning activities meet integrity requirements.
• Collaborate with drilling, completions, and production engineers to address integrity issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in well integrity, drilling, or completions engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of well barriers , cement evaluation, and downhole equipment reliability.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO 16530-1) and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with various teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• A focus on maintaining high standards of operational integrity.
• Work within a respected organization in the beautiful region of Stellenbosch .
• Contribute to the safe and sustainable operations of the company.