Upstream Completions Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Bonuses

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Upstream Completions Engineer to join an exploration and production client in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on design, execution, and optimization of well completion strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery safely and efficiently.

You will select equipment, develop programs, supervise field operations, and analyze post-completion performance. The position requires a strong technical background in completion technologies, fault-free problem

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of upstream oil and gas completions experience.
• Proven ability to design and execute both conventional and unconventional completions.
• In-depth knowledge of completion equipment, tools, and materials.
• Familiarity with wellbore hydraulics, stimulation, and artificial lift.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in field operations.
• Safety and environmental stewardship commitment.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop well completion programs including casing, tubing, stimulation, and lift selection.
• Select equipment and materials based on well conditions and production goals.
• Plan and supervise on-site completion operations.
• Perform post-completion analysis to evaluate performance.
• Troubleshoot completion-related issues and provide solutions.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance during operations.
• Collaborate with drilling, reservoir, and production engineers to integrate designs.
• Manage completion budgets and control costs.
• Stay updated on new completion technologies and best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports and technical documentation.

Kenntnisse

Completion design

Wellbore hydraulics

Stimulation techniques

Artificial lift

Field operations

Safety compliance

Ausbildung

Petroleum Eng

Tools

Completion equipment

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a prominent exploration and production company, is actively seeking an experienced Upstream Completions Engineer to join their operational team in Upington, Northern Cape. This on-site role is critical for the design, execution, and optimization of well completion strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery safely and efficiently. You will be responsible for selecting completion equipment, developing completion programs, overseeing execution, and analyzing post-completion performance. This position requires a strong technical background in completion technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to operational excellence. Our client is dedicated to harnessing the region's potential and offers a challenging and rewarding career opportunity within a dynamic and growing sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop well completion programs, including casing, tubing, stimulation, and artificial lift selection.
• Select appropriate completion equipment and materials based on well conditions and production objectives.
• Plan and supervise the execution of completion operations on location.
• Perform post-completion analysis to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Troubleshoot completion-related issues and provide technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards during completion operations.
• Collaborate with drilling, reservoir, and production engineers to integrate completion designs with overall field development plans.
• Manage completion budgets and control operational costs.
• Stay updated on new completion technologies and industry best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports and technical documentation related to completion activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in upstream oil and gas completions engineering.
• Proven experience in designing and executing conventional and unconventional well completions.
• In-depth knowledge of completion equipment, tools, and materials.
• Familiarity with wellbore hydraulics, stimulation techniques, and artificial lift systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a field-based, operational environment.
• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Exposure to diverse completion challenges and projects.
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and collaboration.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.