Well Integrity Lead - Hybrid, Port Elizabeth

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance-based bonus

Retirement contributions

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Well Integrity Engineer for Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will lead the Well Integrity Management System (WIMS) and oversee inspections, testing and monitoring to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will analyze data, perform risk assessments, and guide corrective actions while mentoring engineers and coordinating with drilling, completions, and production teams. The role blends on-site and remote duties in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• 9+ years in well integrity or related fields.
• Experience with WIMS and data analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 16530-1 and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the Well Integrity Management System (WIMS).
• Plan and execute well integrity assurance activities, including inspections, testing, and monitoring.
• Analyze well integrity data and perform risk assessments to identify potential failures.
• Recommend and oversee corrective actions and repair strategies for wells exhibiting integrity issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies related to well integrity.
• Lead and mentor a team of well integrity engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with drilling, completions, and production teams to maintain integrity throughout well lifecycle.
• Review and approve well design and completion programs from an integrity perspective.
• Develop and deliver training on well integrity best practices.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting related to well integrity performance.

Skills

Well integrity

Leadership

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Hybrid work

Education

Petroleum/Mechanical Eng degree

Tools

WIMS software

ISO 16530-1

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Well Integrity Engineer for Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will lead the Well Integrity Management System (WIMS) and oversee inspections, testing and monitoring to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will analyze data, perform risk assessments, and guide corrective actions while mentoring engineers and coordinating with drilling, completions, and production teams. The role blends on-site and remote duties in a hybrid setup.