Senior Well Intervention Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑or‑

Comprehensive health and retirement

Professional development and training

Safety‑focused work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Well Intervention Engineer for Kimberley to plan and supervise intervention operations across oil and gas wells, including workovers, completions, and plug and abandonment activities. The role emphasizes safety, asset integrity, and team leadership.

You will design procedures, mentor junior engineers, manage service providers, and ensure compliance with HSE regulations while optimizing production performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in well intervention, workover, or completion engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong understanding of wellbore construction, downhole tools, and completion equipment.
• Experience with wireline, slickline, and coiled tubing operations.
• Proficiency in well intervention planning software and simulation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute well intervention programs, including fishing, sidetracking, and stimulation operations.
• Develop detailed procedures and risk assessments for all intervention activities.
• Manage service providers and equipment to ensure safe and efficient execution of operations.
• Monitor well conditions and production performance during intervention activities.
• Analyze post-intervention results and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field personnel.

Skills

Well intervention planning

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Wireline

Slickline

Coiled tubing

Simulation software

Planning software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Well Intervention Engineer to join their team in Kimberley . This role is essential for ensuring the integrity and productivity of existing oil and gas wells through effective intervention strategies. You will be responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing well intervention operations, including workovers, completions, and plug and abandonment activities within the Oil & Gas sector . This position offers a significant opportunity to apply your expertise in a challenging operational environment and contribute to maximizing asset value.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute well intervention programs, including fishing, sidetracking, and stimulation operations.
• Develop detailed procedures and risk assessments for all intervention activities.
• Manage service providers and equipment to ensure safe and efficient execution of operations.
• Monitor well conditions and production performance during intervention activities.
• Analyze post-intervention results and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in well intervention, workover, or completion engineering within the Oil & Gas industry .
• Strong understanding of wellbore construction, downhole tools, and completion equipment.
• Experience with wireline, slickline, and coiled tubing operations.
• Proficiency in well intervention planning software and simulation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training.
• A collaborative and safety-focused work environment in Kimberley .
• Potential for assignments to various field locations.