Senior Production Engineer
Job in
Durban, 3611, South Africa
Listed on 2026-09-23
Listing for:
Placements24
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
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Engineering
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Manufacturing / Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
Our client seeks a motivated Senior Production Engineer to enhance production efficiency and optimize hydrocarbon recovery from existing assets based in or supporting operations near Durban. You will focus on analyzing production data, troubleshooting operational issues, and implementing strategies to maximize output while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. This role is vital for sustaining and growing the company's production portfolio in the dynamic Oil & Gas industry.
The position requires a proactive engineer who can drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate effectively across operational teams.
- Monitor and analyze production performance data from various fields and wells.
- Identify opportunities for production enhancement and implement relevant technologies or strategies.
- Troubleshoot well performance issues, artificial lift systems, and surface facilities.
- Develop and manage production forecasts and well intervention plans.
- Ensure all production activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Provide technical support and guidance to field operations teams and production technicians.
- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 7 years of experience in production engineering, with a strong focus on operational support.
- Proven expertise in artificial lift systems (e.g., ESPs, rod pumps, gas lift).
- Solid understanding of production chemistry, wellhead operations, and flow assurance.
- Experience working with production data analysis software and production optimization techniques.
- Familiarity with the Oil & Gas operations in the Durban region is advantageous.
- Attractive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
- Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Access to advanced training and career advancement opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on achieving production targets.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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