Senior Well Intervention Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Salary incentives

Health/dental/vision coverage

Retirement plan

Training programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Well Intervention Engineer for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will plan, execute, and supervise a range of interventions including workovers, completions, and artificial lift management to optimize production from existing fields.

The role demands a strong background in wellbore integrity, designs, and safety, with 7+ years in oil and gas operations. You will lead projects, manage budgets, and work closely with contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in well operations, focusing on well intervention and workover engineering in oil and gas.
• Strong knowledge of wellbore integrity, completion designs, artificial lift systems, and slickline/wireline operations.
• Experience with project management and cost control for intervention projects.
• Proficiency in relevant software for wellbore modeling and intervention planning.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute well intervention programs, including workovers, completions, and P&A (Plug and Abandonment).
• Manage the selection and deployment of appropriate intervention equipment and services.
• Oversee operations at the well site to ensure safety, efficiency, and adherence to procedures.
• Analyze well performance data and recommend solutions for production optimization and problem resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies related to well operations.
• Manage intervention budgets and contractor performance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cost control

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Wellbore modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Well Intervention Engineer to join their operations team in Mossel Bay, Western Cape . This role is essential for managing and optimizing well intervention activities aimed at maintaining and enhancing production from existing oil and gas fields. You will be responsible for the planning, execution, and supervision of a variety of interventions, including workovers, completions, and artificial lift system management. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of wellbore integrity, production optimization techniques, and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency within the demanding oil and gas production sector .

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute well intervention programs, including workovers, completions, and P&A (Plug and Abandonment).
• Manage the selection and deployment of appropriate intervention equipment and services.
• Oversee operations at the well site to ensure safety, efficiency, and adherence to procedures.
• Analyze well performance data and recommend solutions for production optimization and problem resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies related to well operations.
• Manage intervention budgets and contractor performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in well operations, with a focus on well intervention and workover engineering in the oil and gas industry .
• Strong knowledge of wellbore integrity, completion designs, artificial lift systems, and slickline/wireline operations.
• Experience with project management and cost control for intervention projects.
• Proficiency in relevant software for wellbore modeling and intervention planning.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with project-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement fund and employee share purchase plan.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.
• Relocation support for candidates relocating to Mossel Bay.