Well Intervention Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Well Intervention Specialist to join our client’s operations team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on planning, executing, and supervising well interventions to maintain and enhance production.

The ideal candidate has a Petroleum Engineering degree, 5+ years of hands-on experience, and strong knowledge of downhole tools, integrity programs, and project management. Hybrid work balances field presence with office planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on well intervention experience (workovers, completions).
• Thorough knowledge of downhole tools and intervention techniques.
• Experience with well integrity assessments and assurance programs.
• Proficiency in relevant well intervention software and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute well intervention programs such as workovers, completions, and abandonments.
• Supervise rig crews and service providers during well intervention operations.
• Ensure operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations.
• Monitor well performance post-intervention and recommend optimization steps.
• Manage inventory of well intervention equipment and materials.
• Analyze historical well data to identify opportunities for production enhancement.

Skills

Well intervention

Project management

Budget management

Well integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Well intervention software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Well Intervention Specialist to join their operations team, based in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This role is essential for maintaining and enhancing the productivity of existing oil and gas wells. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and supervising various well intervention operations, including workovers, completions, and routine maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of wellbore mechanics, completion technologies, and the ability to troubleshoot complex downhole issues. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and operational management within a hybrid work structure that balances field presence with office-based planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute well intervention programs such as workovers, completions, and abandonments.
• Supervise rig crews and service providers during well intervention operations.
• Ensure all operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations.
• Monitor well performance post-intervention and recommend further optimization steps.
• Manage inventory of well intervention equipment and materials.
• Analyze historical well data to identify opportunities for production enhancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in well intervention, workover, and completions.
• Thorough knowledge of downhole tools, equipment, and intervention techniques.
• Experience with well integrity assessments and assurance programs.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage budgets.
• Proficiency in relevant well intervention software and reporting tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Support for professional development and industry certifications.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing operational flexibility.
• A challenging and rewarding career in the oil and gas sector.