Well Intervention Specialist

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Well Intervention Specialist to join our client's team near Paarl, offering a blend of on-site and remote responsibilities. You will oversee safe and efficient execution of workovers, completions, and plug-and-abandonment activities to optimize production and integrity.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering, bring 7+ years of experience, and have a strong grasp of downhole tools, risk assessments, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in well intervention, workover, and completion engineering.
• Strong knowledge of downhole tools, techniques, and equipment used in well intervention.
• Excellent understanding of safety regulations and well control principles.
• Proven ability to plan and execute complex well intervention programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute well intervention programs, including workovers, completions, and P&A operations.
• Select and manage appropriate equipment and technologies for well intervention tasks.
• Develop detailed procedures and risk assessments for all intervention activities.
• Supervise execution teams on-site and ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Monitor well performance and analyze data to recommend corrective actions or optimization strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement for intervention services and equipment.

Skills

Well intervention

Workovers

Completions

P&A

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

About the Role Our client is seeking a highly skilled Well Intervention Specialist to join their team, with a blend of on-site and remote responsibilities, based near Paarl . This role is crucial for the safe and efficient execution of well intervention operations, including workovers, completions, and plug-and-abandonment activities. You will ensure that wells are maintained and managed to optimize production and safety throughout their lifecycle. This dynamic position within the energy sector offers significant project involvement in the Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute well intervention programs, including workovers, completions , and P&A operations.
• Select and manage appropriate equipment and technologies for well intervention tasks.
• Develop detailed procedures and risk assessments for all intervention activities.
• Supervise execution teams on-site and ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Monitor well performance and analyze data to recommend corrective actions or optimization strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement for intervention services and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in well intervention, workover, and completion engineering.
• Strong knowledge of downhole tools , techniques, and equipment used in well intervention.
• Proven experience in developing and executing complex well intervention programs.
• Excellent understanding of well control principles and safety regulations.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Attractive contract rate with potential for project extensions.
• Flexibility with hybrid work arrangements .
• Opportunity to work on challenging and diverse well intervention projects.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in well management.
• A pivotal role supporting production and integrity operations near Paarl .