Well Intervention Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vehicle allowance

Health and wellness programs

Advanced training and technology

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Well Intervention Specialist to support operations near Mossel Bay. You will plan, execute, and oversee intervention activities to optimize asset integrity and production while maintaining safety and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements include a Petroleum Engineering degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years in well interventions, with strong leadership and communication skills. On-site role with travel opportunities and advanced training offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in well intervention or well services roles.
• Proven track record planning and executing complex workovers and fishing operations.
• Strong understanding of subsurface equipment and downhole tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design well intervention operations, including workovers, completions, and fishing jobs.
• Develop detailed operational procedures and risk assessments for all intervention activities.
• Supervise execution of intervention jobs on-site, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Manage and coordinate all resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Analyze post-intervention data to evaluate performance and identify lessons learned.
• Liaise with reservoir engineers, production engineers, and other stakeholders to align intervention strategies with overall field development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Stakeholder Liaison

Problem Solving

Well Intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Downhole tools

Subsurface equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly competent Well Intervention Specialist to join their team supporting operations near Mossel Bay . This role is essential for maintaining and enhancing the productivity of existing oil and gas wells through specialized intervention techniques. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing a variety of well intervention operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. This is a challenging and rewarding position for an experienced professional looking to contribute significantly to asset integrity and production optimization in a key operational hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and design well intervention operations, including workovers, completions, and fishing jobs.
• Develop detailed operational procedures and risk assessments for all intervention activities.
• Supervise execution of intervention jobs on-site, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Manage and coordinate all resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Analyze post-intervention data to evaluate performance and identify lessons learned.
• Liaise with reservoir engineers, production engineers, and other stakeholders to align intervention strategies with overall field development plans.

Requirements

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in well intervention or well services roles.
• Proven track record in planning and executing complex workovers and fishing operations.
• Strong understanding of subsurface equipment, downhole tools, and operational best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and project-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Company vehicle and travel allowance.
• Access to advanced training and technology.
• Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals.