Well Intervention Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical, dental, retirement benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Well Intervention Specialist for our Sandton team. The role focuses on planning, executing, and supervising a range of well intervention activities including workovers, cleanouts, and artificial lift installations to maintain and improve production.

You will collaborate with production engineers and field crews to optimize asset value, ensure safety, and comply with HSE regulations while delivering high-quality results through sound technical decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in oil and gas well intervention, workovers, or completions.
• Strong knowledge of downhole tools, fishing operations, and artificial lift systems.
• Experience with wellbore integrity assessment and repair techniques.
• Proficiency in planning and executing complex multi-string workovers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design well intervention programs, including workover procedures and remedial treatments.
• Supervise and execute well intervention operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Manage the selection and deployment of appropriate equipment, tools, and personnel for intervention jobs.
• Monitor well performance post-intervention and assess the effectiveness of operations.
• Conduct post-job analysis and reporting, identifying lessons learned for future operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Well intervention

Planning & design

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Downhole tools

Artificial lift systems

Wellbore integrity assessment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Well Intervention Specialist to join their team in Sandton . This position is vital for maintaining and improving the productivity of existing oil and gas wells through planned and unplanned intervention operations. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and supervising a variety of well intervention activities, including workovers, wellbore cleanouts, and artificial lift installations. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of wellbore integrity, production enhancement techniques, and the safe execution of complex downhole operations. You will work closely with production engineers and field teams to maximize asset value.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and design well intervention programs, including workover procedures and remedial treatments.
• Supervise and execute well intervention operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Manage the selection and deployment of appropriate equipment, tools, and personnel for intervention jobs.
• Monitor well performance post-intervention and assess the effectiveness of operations.
• Conduct post-job analysis and reporting, identifying lessons learned for future operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in oil and gas well intervention , workovers, or completions.
• Strong knowledge of downhole tools, fishing operations, and artificial lift systems.
• Experience with wellbore integrity assessment and repair techniques.
• Proficiency in planning and executing complex multi-string workovers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Generous paid time off.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for career advancement.