Senior Well Intervention Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Career advancement opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24, on behalf of a major international Oil & Gas client, seeks a Senior Well Intervention Engineer to lead and execute heavy intervention campaigns around Benoni, Gauteng. The role blends field execution with planning, risk assessment, and performance analysis.

You will design intervention approaches, mentor junior engineers, and work in a hybrid setup that balances in-office collaboration with field oversight in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years in well intervention, workover operations, and completions engineering within Oil & Gas.
• Proven track record in planning and executing complex well intervention programs.
• In-depth knowledge of downhole tools, fishing techniques, and artificial lift systems.

Responsabilités

• Develop and oversee well intervention and workover programs with planning, risk assessment and execution oversight.
• Design and select equipment and technologies for well interventions, such as fishing tools and completion gear.
• Ensure all intervention activities are performed safely and in compliance with company policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor well performance post-intervention and evaluate effectiveness of solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and field personnel.

Connaissances

Well intervention planning

Team leadership

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Well intervention planning software

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a major international Oil & Gas company, is actively seeking a seasoned Senior Well Intervention Engineer to join their team, contributing to operations in and around Benoni, Gauteng. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and safe execution of well intervention activities, including workovers, completions, and well diagnostics. You will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing intervention programs aimed at maintaining and enhancing production, resolving downhole issues, and ensuring the integrity of wells throughout their lifecycle. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and manage complex operations in a hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive well intervention and workover programs, including planning, risk assessment, and execution oversight.
• Design and select appropriate equipment and technologies for well interventions, such as fishing tools, fishing methods, and completion equipment.
• Ensure all intervention activities are performed safely and in compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor well performance post-intervention and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex downhole problems encountered during intervention operations.
• Manage the logistics and inventory of equipment and personnel required for intervention campaigns.
• Collaborate with drilling, production, and reservoir engineering teams to optimize intervention strategies.
• Prepare detailed end-of-job reports, analyzing performance, costs, and lessons learned.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior intervention engineers and field personnel.
• Stay updated on emerging well intervention technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in well intervention, workover operations, and completions engineering within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Proven track record in planning and executing complex well intervention programs.
• In-depth knowledge of downhole tools, fishing techniques, and artificial lift systems.
• Strong understanding of well integrity principles and wellbore stability.
• Experience with rig operations and surface equipment relevant to well interventions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant well intervention planning software.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa and comfortable with a hybrid work arrangement in Benoni, Gauteng.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement planning, and significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• This hybrid role allows for a blend of remote flexibility and essential in-office collaboration, providing a dynamic work experience within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Join our client's esteemed team and contribute to critical well intervention projects.