Well Integrity Engineer

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Training & development

Safe environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Well Integrity Engineer to join their East London team. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and environmental compliance of wells across their lifecycle, including developing and implementing WIMS, risk assessments, and maintenance planning.

You will collaborate with drilling, completions, and production engineers, ensure regulatory adherence (API/IOGP), and contribute to incident prevention and asset protection through data analysis and testing oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in well integrity, completions, or production engineering.
• Strong knowledge of well construction, downhole equipment, and wellbore fluids.
• Proficiency with well integrity software and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with API and IOGP standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Well Integrity Management System (WIMS).
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Plan and supervise well integrity testing, inspection, and repair operations.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze well integrity data and provide improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with drilling, completions, and production engineers on well design and planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Well integrity software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent Well Integrity Engineer to join their team in East London . This critical role focuses on ensuring the safety, reliability, and environmental compliance of all wells throughout their lifecycle. You will be responsible for developing and implementing well integrity management systems, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing maintenance and repair strategies. Your expertise will be vital in preventing well-related incidents and maintaining operational continuity, safeguarding both assets and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the well integrity management system (WIMS).
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for potential well integrity failures.
• Plan and supervise well integrity testing, inspection, and repair operations.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze well integrity data and performance, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with drilling, completions, and production engineers on well design and operational planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in well integrity, completions, or production engineering.
• Strong understanding of well construction , downhole equipment, and wellbore fluids.
• Proficiency with well integrity software and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., API, IOGP) and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a strong focus on safety.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Opportunities for specialized training and professional development in East London .
• A secure and safety-conscious work environment.