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Senior Production Operations Engineer

Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town RegionRemoteFull-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 strategies and optimization plans for hydrocarbon recovery

Domain

Oil & Gas, Production Engineering

Required skills

Artificial lift systems (ESP, rod pumps, gas lift), Production optimization software, Surface facilities design and operations, Production data analysis, Well intervention programs, HSE regulations compliance, Budget management, 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

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC