Well Integrity Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Retirement fund

Professional certifications support

Strong safety culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, seeks a Well Integrity Engineer to safeguard the life cycle of wells. You will develop and implement WIMS, perform risk-based assessments, and oversee testing, monitoring, and inspections to sustain integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong cementation, casing, downhole materials knowledge and proficiency with integrity software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in well integrity engineering or related operations.
• Strong knowledge of wellbore construction, cementation, casing and completion components.
• Familiarity with corrosion control, NDT methods and material selection for downhole environments.
• Experience with well integrity software and data management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive well integrity management system (WIMS).
• Conduct risk-based assessments for wells to identify potential integrity issues.
• Plan and execute well integrity testing, monitoring, and inspection programs.
• Manage well intervention activities required to maintain or restore integrity.
• Review and approve well design and completion plans from an integrity perspective.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for well integrity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Well integrity software

Data management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent Well Integrity Engineer to join their team in Kimberley, supporting their Oil & Gas operations. This position is responsible for ensuring the long-term integrity and safe operation of wells throughout their lifecycle. You will develop and implement well integrity management systems, conduct risk assessments, and oversee inspection and maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of wellbore mechanics, material science, and regulatory requirements related to well integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive well integrity management system (WIMS).
• Conduct risk-based assessments for wells to identify potential integrity issues.
• Plan and execute well integrity testing, monitoring, and inspection programs.
• Manage well intervention activities required to maintain or restore integrity.
• Review and approve well design and completion plans from an integrity perspective.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for well integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in well integrity engineering or related well operations.
• Strong knowledge of wellbore construction, cementation, casing, and completion components.
• Familiarity with corrosion control, NDT methods, and material selection for downhole environments.
• Experience with well integrity software and data management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Retirement fund with employer contributions.
• Support for professional certifications and training.
• A strong emphasis on operational safety and integrity.