Well Integrity Engineer - Vereeniging

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Well Integrity Engineer for our client in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will maintain the structural and operational integrity of wells through lifecycle, develop management systems, and oversee risk assessments and inspections.

You will work with drilling, operations and maintenance teams to prevent incidents and protect the environment. This is a site-based, hands-on role requiring strong field discipline and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum or mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in well integrity, well operations, or related field in oil and gas.
• Knowledge of well design, construction, completion, and abandonment principles.
• Familiarity with well integrity standards (e.g., ISO 16530-1) and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive well integrity management plans and procedures.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and barrier analyses for wells.
• Oversee well integrity testing, inspection, and monitoring programs.
• Analyze well integrity data and recommend corrective actions or maintenance interventions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance on well integrity issues to operations and engineering teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Well integrity software

Job description

Our client is seeking a dedicated Well Integrity Engineer to join their technical team based in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of all wells by maintaining their structural and operational integrity throughout their lifecycle. You will be responsible for developing and implementing well integrity management systems, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing inspection and maintenance programs. Working closely with drilling, operations, and maintenance teams, you will play a key role in preventing well-related incidents and ensuring environmental protection. This is a site-based role requiring hands-on involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive well integrity management plans and procedures.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and barrier analysis for wells.
• Oversee well integrity testing, inspection, and monitoring programs.
• Analyze well integrity data and recommend corrective actions or maintenance interventions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance on well integrity issues to operations and engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in well integrity, well operations, or a related field within the oil and gas sector .
• In-depth knowledge of well design, construction, completion, and abandonment principles.
• Familiarity with well integrity standards (e.g., ISO 16530-1) and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in well integrity software and data management systems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure integrity projects.
• Exposure to diverse well types and operational challenges.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Stable employment with a reputable energy company.
• Work in an industrial hub with good access to amenities.