Well Intervention Engineer - Bloemfontein

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health and retirement benefits

Training and development opportunities

Diverse intervention challenges in oil

Bloemfontein-based team environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Well Intervention Engineer to lead planning and execution of intervention workovers, completions, and lift systems. You will work with production, drilling, and reservoir teams to optimize well performance and asset value.

The role requires a BSc in Petroleum Engineering, 5+ years in well intervention, and strong analytical and contractor-management skills. You will operate in a safety-focused environment with opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in well intervention, workovers, or completions within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Solid understanding of wellbore physics, completion equipment, and artificial lift systems.
• Experience planning and executing complex well intervention programs.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices related to well operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for team collaboration and contractor management.
• Ability to manage operational challenges and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in relevant software for well design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and supervise well intervention operations such as workovers, completions, and abandonments.
• Develop detailed job programs, including equipment and personnel requirements.
• Assess well conditions and identify appropriate intervention strategies for production optimization or problem resolution.
• Manage service contractors and suppliers to ensure efficient and safe execution of operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures for well intervention activities.
• Monitor well performance post-intervention and evaluate the effectiveness of the operations.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, cost estimates, and post-job analyses.
• Troubleshoot issues encountered during intervention operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of well intervention processes and technologies.

Skills

Well Intervention

Wellbore physics

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Contractor management

Education

BSc in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a key player in the upstream Oil & Gas sector, is seeking a dedicated Well Intervention Engineer to join their technical team in Bloemfontein, Free State . This role is critical for ensuring the optimal performance and integrity of existing wells through planning and execution of well intervention activities, including workovers, completions, and artificial lift. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of wellbore mechanics, production optimization, and associated risks. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to maximizing production efficiency and asset value within a challenging operational context. You will work collaboratively with production, drilling, and reservoir engineering teams to develop and implement effective intervention strategies. The company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence in all its activities within the Oil & Gas industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and supervise well intervention operations such as workovers, completions, and abandonments.
• Develop detailed job programs, including equipment and personnel requirements.
• Assess well conditions and identify appropriate intervention strategies for production optimization or problem resolution.
• Manage service contractors and suppliers to ensure efficient and safe execution of operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures for well intervention activities.
• Monitor well performance post-intervention and evaluate the effectiveness of the operations.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, cost estimates, and post-job analyses.
• Troubleshoot issues encountered during intervention operations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of well intervention processes and technologies.

Requirements

• BSc degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in well intervention, workovers, or completions engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Solid understanding of wellbore physics, completion equipment, and artificial lift systems.
• Experience with planning and executing complex well intervention programs.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices related to well operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for team collaboration and contractor management.
• Ability to manage operational challenges and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in relevant software for well design and analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional development.
• Exposure to diverse well intervention challenges in the Oil & Gas sector.
• A supportive team environment in Bloemfontein .
• Potential for career advancement within the organization.