Well Intervention Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Potential for extended contract

Work in Vereeniging

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Well Intervention Engineer for a contract role in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The successful candidate will plan, execute, and supervise well workovers, completions, and interventions to maintain or improve production, while managing safety, risk, and budgets.

You will develop execution plans, coordinate service providers and equipment, monitor performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with reservoir and production engineers to set intervention

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in well intervention, workover, or completion engineering in Oil & Gas.
• Proven experience in planning and executing complex well intervention operations.
• Strong knowledge of well control principles, coiled tubing, wireline, and hydraulic workover units.
• Familiarity with well integrity standards and assessment techniques.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in challenging field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design well intervention operations including workovers and completions.
• Develop detailed job programs, risk assessments, and contingency plans.
• Supervise on-site intervention activities with safety first.
• Coordinate service providers and equipment for interventions.
• Monitor well performance during and after intervention.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare post-job reports with costs and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with reservoir and production engineers to set priorities.
• Manage wellbore integrity during interventions.
• Stay updated on new technologies and best practices in well intervention.

Skills

Well intervention planning

Project management

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Oil & Gas domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Coiled tubing

Wireline

Hydraulic workover units

Well integrity assessment

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant entity in the Oil & Gas sector, is seeking a highly competent Well Intervention Engineer for a contract role based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This position focuses on planning, executing, and supervising well workovers, completions, and interventions designed to maintain or improve production, address issues, or prepare wells for abandonment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of well intervention techniques, equipment, and safety protocols. You will be responsible for developing detailed execution plans, managing on-site operations, and ensuring that all activities are performed safely, efficiently, and within budget. This role requires a strong understanding of subsurface operations, wellbore integrity, and associated risks. We are looking for an experienced professional who can lead complex intervention projects and contribute to the overall operational performance of the company. This is a critical role requiring a proactive approach and excellent leadership skills. The work environment is dynamic and often demanding, necessitating adaptability and a focus on risk management. You will be a key player in maximizing asset value through effective well management. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring the longevity and productivity of our client's wells.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and design well intervention operations, including workovers, completions, and well diagnostics.
• Develop detailed job programs, risk assessments, and contingency plans.
• Supervise on-site well intervention activities, ensuring adherence to safety and operational procedures.
• Manage and coordinate service providers and equipment for intervention operations.
• Monitor well performance during and after intervention to verify success.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare post-job reports, analyzing performance, costs, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with reservoir and production engineers to define intervention priorities.
• Manage wellbore integrity during intervention operations.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and best practices in well intervention.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in well intervention, workover, or completion engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience in planning and executing complex well intervention operations.
• Strong knowledge of well control principles, coiled tubing, wireline, and hydraulic workover units.
• Familiarity with well integrity standards and assessment techniques.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in challenging field conditions.
• Experience with sand control, fishing operations, and remedial cementing is desirable.
• Knowledge of operations in the Gauteng region is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and high-impact projects.
• Potential for extended contract duration based on performance.
• Gain valuable experience with a reputable industry leader.
• Work in the industrial hub of Vereeniging.
• Exposure to a wide range of well intervention scenarios.
• Professional development support may be available.