Upstream Oil & Gas Production Engineer

Placements24; Nuwerus; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Performance-based bonuses

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Upstream Oil & Gas Production Engineer to join our client’s team in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The role focuses on optimizing hydrocarbon production from existing fields, improving well operations, and maximizing recovery rates.

The successful candidate will bring expertise in production engineering, well performance analysis, and artificial lift systems, collaborating with geologists and drilling engineers to drive integrated field management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of upstream oil and gas production engineering experience.
• Proven expertise in production optimization techniques and artificial lift systems.
• Strong understanding of reservoir behavior, wellbore hydraulics, and surface facility operations.
• Experience with production data analysis and interpretation software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Must be eligible to work in Kimberley, Northern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze well performance data to identify production inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement production optimization strategies, including artificial lift system design and operation.
• Conduct reservoir studies and production forecasting to support field development and management plans.
• Troubleshoot production-related issues, such as sand production, water cut, and equipment failures.
• Collaborate with geologists, reservoir engineers, and drilling engineers to ensure integrated field management.
• Oversee the planning and execution of well interventions, workovers, and recompletions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all production activities.
• Prepare technical reports, production forecasts, and economic evaluations.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and methodologies to enhance production efficiency.
• Manage relationships with service providers and contractors involved in production operations.

Skills

Production optimization

Artificial lift systems

Well performance analysis

Reservoir behavior

Data analysis software

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Petroleum Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Production data analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an established entity in the oil and gas exploration and production sector, is looking for an experienced Upstream Oil & Gas Production Engineer to join their team in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This role is critical for optimizing the production of hydrocarbons from existing fields, ensuring efficient well operations, and implementing strategies to maximize recovery rates. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of production engineering principles, well performance analysis, and artificial lift systems. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to a vital industry within the Northern Cape, working on diverse projects and collaborating with a team of experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze well performance data to identify production inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.


• Develop and implement production optimization strategies, including artificial lift system design and operation (e.g., ESP, rod pumps, gas lift).


• Conduct reservoir studies and production forecasting to support field development and management plans.


• Troubleshoot production-related issues, such as sand production, water cut, and equipment failures.


• Collaborate with geologists, reservoir engineers, and drilling engineers to ensure integrated field management.


• Oversee the planning and execution of well interventions, workovers, and recompletions.


• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all production activities.


• Prepare technical reports, production forecasts, and economic evaluations.


• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and methodologies to enhance production efficiency.


• Manage relationships with service providers and contractors involved in production operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in upstream oil and gas production engineering.


• Proven expertise in production optimization techniques and artificial lift systems.


• Strong understanding of reservoir behavior, wellbore hydraulics, and surface facility operations.


• Experience with production data analysis and interpretation software.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.


• Familiarity with relevant industry health, safety, and environmental standards.


• Must be eligible to work in Kimberley, Northern Cape.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, pension fund, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for professional development and career progression. This role is based in Kimberley, Northern Cape, providing a strategic operational location.