Well Completion Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-in-

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Well Completion Engineer to join our client’s team in Soweto. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing well completions to ensure safe, efficient production in Gauteng. You will select equipment, plan operations and monitor performance post-completion.

Key responsibilities include designing completion systems, developing programs, overseeing execution and collaborating with drilling, reservoir and production teams to meet regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in well completion engineering in oil and gas.
• Strong knowledge of completion equipment, tools and technologies.
• Experience with completion design, planning and execution.
• Familiarity with wellbore integrity, sand control and artificial lift methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify downhole completion equipment and systems for oil and gas wells.
• Develop detailed completion programs, including sand control, stimulation and artificial lift strategies.
• Oversee the execution of completion operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Monitor well performance after completion, analyze data and recommend optimization measures.
• Collaborate with drilling, reservoir and production teams.
• Ensure all completion activities comply with industry best practices and regulatory standards.

Skills

Well completion design

Data analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Completion equipment

Sand control

Artificial lift

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Well Completion Engineer to join their team in Soweto . This critical role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing the completion of oil and gas wells to ensure efficient and safe production. You will be responsible for selecting appropriate completion equipment, planning wellbore operations, and monitoring well performance post-completion. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to the success of drilling and production operations in the Gauteng region, playing a key role in maximizing reservoir deliverability and field economics.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify downhole completion equipment and systems for oil and gas wells.
• Develop detailed completion programs, including sand control, stimulation, and artificial lift strategies.
• Oversee the execution of completion operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Monitor well performance after completion, analyze data, and recommend optimization measures.
• Collaborate with drilling engineers, reservoir engineers, and production teams.
• Ensure all completion activities comply with industry best practices and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in well completion engineering in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of completion equipment, tools, and technologies.
• Experience with completion design, planning, and execution.
• Familiarity with wellbore integrity, sand control, and artificial lift methods.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Opportunities for professional training and career advancement.
• A challenging and rewarding work environment focused on technical excellence.