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Senior Production Operations Engineer

Stellenbosch, Cape WinelandsRemoteFull-time2026-10-30

Core

Ensure efficient, safe, and optimal performance of production facilities and wells for a major international Oil & Gas operator.

Role type

Senior Production Operations Engineer

Builds

Production facilities and well performance optimization

Domain

Oil & Gas, Production Engineering

Required skills

Production systems knowledge, Artificial lift systems expertise, Surface facilities operations, Production optimization techniques, Troubleshooting, Budget management, HSE compliance, Technical reporting, Mentorship

Preferred skills

Remote collaboration, Independent work management

Technologies

Production optimization software

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze production data to identify performance issues. Develop and implement strategies for artificial lift optimization. Provide technical support for surface facilities. Troubleshoot production-related problems. Collaborate with reservoir and drilling engineers. Ensure compliance with HSE regulations. Manage budgets for production activities. Prepare performance reports and feasibility studies. Mentor junior production engineers.