Senior Well Intervention Engineer

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Hybrid role

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Well Intervention Engineer for the Paarl, Western Cape role. You will design and execute detailed intervention plans, including P&A, workovers, and stimulation, selecting and provisioning equipment while leading on-site teams to ensure safety and efficiency.

You will collaborate with production, reservoir, and drilling personnel to optimize well performance, analyze results, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in well intervention, workover, and completion operations within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience in planning and executing complex well intervention projects.
• Strong knowledge of wellbore hydraulics, cement evaluation, and formation damage.
• Familiarity with various intervention equipment (e.g., coiled tubing, wireline, snubbing units).
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing office-based planning with field supervision.
• Knowledge of South African regulatory requirements for well operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute well intervention plans, including P&A, workovers, and stimulation programs.
• Specify and procure necessary equipment, tools, and services for intervention operations.
• Manage on-site intervention operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze well data and performance to identify intervention opportunities and optimize existing wells.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with production, reservoir, and drilling teams to integrate intervention strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges encountered during intervention activities.
• Prepare post-operation reports, analyze results, and recommend improvements.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and field personnel.

Skills

Well intervention planning

P&A operations

Workover experience

Leadership

Risk management

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Coiled tubing

Wireline

Snubbing units

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and expanding enterprise within the Oil & Gas sector, is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Well Intervention Engineer to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape, ZA . This critical role focuses on planning, executing, and optimizing well intervention operations to maximize production, maintain well integrity, and ensure safe operations. You will be responsible for designing intervention strategies, selecting appropriate equipment and technologies, and managing execution teams. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of wellbore mechanics, fluid dynamics, and various intervention techniques such as P&A, stimulation, and fishing operations. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving capabilities, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence in a challenging field environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed well intervention plans, including P&A, workovers, and stimulation programs.
• Specify and procure necessary equipment, tools, and services for intervention operations.
• Manage on-site intervention operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze well data and performance to identify intervention opportunities and optimize existing wells.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with production, reservoir, and drilling teams to integrate intervention strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges encountered during intervention activities.
• Prepare post-operation reports, analyze results, and recommend improvements.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and field personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in well intervention, workover, and completion operations within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience in planning and executing complex well intervention projects.
• Strong knowledge of wellbore hydraulics, cement evaluation, and formation damage.
• Familiarity with various intervention equipment (e.g., coiled tubing, wireline, snubbing units).
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing office-based planning with field supervision.
• Knowledge of South African regulatory requirements for well operations is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits program including medical aid, retirement fund, and paid time off. This hybrid role provides a mix of office-based strategic planning in Paarl and necessary field engagement. The company provides excellent opportunities for professional development, training, and career progression within the Western Cape region's growing energy sector. Join a company committed to innovation and operational excellence in the Oil & Gas industry.