Senior Well Intervention Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with matching

Generous vacation and personal leave

Professional development and training

Relocation assistance may be provided

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks a Senior Well Intervention Engineer to lead planning, execution, and supervision of well intervention operations (wireline, coiled tubing, hydraulic workovers). You will apply advanced engineering to diagnose problems, design interventions, and improve production while maintaining safety.

The role emphasizes running projects, budgeting, mentoring junior engineers, complying with regulations, and collaborating with production and reservoir teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years in well intervention, workover or completion engineering.
• Proven experience in planning and executing complex interventions.
• Strong understanding of wellbore mechanics and artificial lift.
• Familiarity with well integrity principles and assessment techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, leadership and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design well intervention programs, including scope of work and equipment selection.
• Supervise field operations, ensuring safety and environmental compliance.
• Analyze well data to identify production issues and integrity concerns.
• Develop solutions for plugging, formation damage, and lift issues.
• Manage projects including budgeting, scheduling, and resources.
• Prepare post-operation reports and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with production and reservoir engineers to optimize strategies.
• Evaluate new technologies and equipment for interventions.

Skills

Well intervention planning

Wireline operations

Coiled tubing

Hydraulic workovers

Formation damage analysis

Well integrity

Artificial lift systems

Data analysis tools

Problem solving

Leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Well intervention software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Well Intervention Engineer to join their team in Bloemfontein, Free State, ZA. This role is crucial for ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of existing wells. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, execution, and supervision of a wide range of well intervention operations, including wireline, coiled tubing, and hydraulic workovers. You will apply advanced engineering principles to diagnose well problems, develop solutions, and implement interventions designed to enhance production, maintain well integrity, and manage operational risks. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in well operations, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute significantly to the upstream operations in a key region.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and design well intervention programs, including scope of work, equipment selection, and operational procedures.
• Supervise well intervention operations in the field, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards.
• Analyze well data and diagnostics to identify production issues, wellbore problems, and integrity concerns.
• Develop and implement solutions for wellbore plugging, formation damage, and artificial lift issues.
• Manage well intervention projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Prepare post-operation reports, analyze results, and provide recommendations for future interventions.
• Collaborate with production and reservoir engineers to optimize intervention strategies and maximize asset value.
• Evaluate new technologies and equipment for well intervention operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations and company policies.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of best practices.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in well intervention, workover, or completion engineering.
• Proven experience in planning and executing complex well interventions (wireline, coiled tubing, hydraulic workover).
• Strong understanding of wellbore mechanics, formation damage, and artificial lift systems.
• Familiarity with well integrity principles and assessment techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant well intervention software and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding operational environment.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to operational sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Performance-based incentive program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with matching contributions.
• Generous vacation and personal leave allowances.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Exposure to a variety of challenging well intervention projects.
• Relocation assistance may be considered.
• A dynamic and safety-focused work culture.