Upstream Production Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Career advancement opportunities

Health and retirement benefits

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 client seeks an experienced Upstream Production Engineer to join their East London team, focused on optimizing oil and gas production from wells and reservoirs.

You will analyze production data, design and implement artificial lift systems, and collaborate with reservoir and drilling engineers to maximize asset performance. The role offers a clear path for career advancement within a leading energy company and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of upstream production engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in production system analysis, artificial lift design, and well testing.
• Familiarity with reservoir simulation and well performance modeling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor well performance and production rates, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Design, implement, and manage artificial lift systems (e.g., ESP, gas lift).
• Conduct production forecasting and economic analysis for upstream projects.
• Collaborate with reservoir and drilling engineers to develop integrated field development plans.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions to minimize downtime and maximize recovery.

Skills

Production system analysis

Artificial lift design

Well testing

Reservoir simulation

Well performance modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Upstream Production Engineer to join their team in East London . This role is critical for optimizing the recovery of oil and gas from wells and reservoirs, ensuring efficient and safe production operations. You will analyze production data, implement artificial lift systems, and collaborate with reservoir and drilling engineers to maximize asset performance. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on upstream operations within the Oil & Gas sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor well performance and production rates, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Design, implement, and manage artificial lift systems (e.g., ESP, gas lift).
• Conduct production forecasting and economic analysis for upstream projects.
• Collaborate with reservoir and drilling engineers to develop integrated field development plans.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions to minimize downtime and maximize recovery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in upstream production engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proficiency in production system analysis, artificial lift design, and well testing.
• Familiarity with reservoir simulation and well performance modeling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a leading energy company.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• A collaborative team environment focused on innovation and efficiency.
• Key role in the development and supply of vital energy resources.