Well Integrity Engineer - Offshore Projects

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonuses

Medical aid & retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Exposure to offshore projects

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Well Integrity Engineer to support offshore projects, based in Nelspruit with a hybrid schedule. You will develop and implement well integrity management systems, perform risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle of wells.

The role requires a bachelor’s in petroleum/mechanical engineering and 6+ years in well integrity/operations, with offshore exposure and ability to commute as needed. Competitive package and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in well integrity engineering or operations in oil & gas.
• Knowledge of well construction, completion, and intervention techniques.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and management systems.
• Familiarity with offshore operational environments and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage well integrity management systems (WIMS) per regulatory standards.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments to identify failure mechanisms and mitigations.
• Oversee well integrity testing, monitoring, and data analysis programs.
• Review and approve completion designs and workover plans with integrity requirements.
• Investigate well integrity incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with API/ISO standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Well integrity

Risk assessment

Offshore environment

Hybrid work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

WIMS (Well Integrity Management Systems)

Risk assessment software

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Well Integrity Engineer to support their offshore projects, working a hybrid schedule based out of Nelspruit . This critical role ensures the structural integrity and safety of oil and gas wells throughout their lifecycle, from drilling and completion to production and abandonment. You will be responsible for developing and implementing well integrity management systems, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of offshore assets within the Mpumalanga energy landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage well integrity management systems (WIMS) in line with industry best practices and regulations.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments of wells to identify potential failure mechanisms and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee well integrity testing, monitoring, and data analysis programs.
• Review and approve well completion designs and workover plans with respect to integrity requirements.
• Investigate well integrity incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., API, ISO) and regulatory requirements for well operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in well integrity engineering or operations within the oil and gas industry.
• In-depth knowledge of well construction, completion, and intervention techniques.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and management systems.
• Familiarity with offshore operational environments and challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, commuting to the Nelspruit office as required.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life insurance, and retirement fund.
• Generous annual leave and opportunities for professional development.
• Exposure to significant offshore projects and advanced integrity management technologies.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility and work-life balance.