CareerPlan

Senior Production Operations Engineer

Vereeniging, EmfuleniFull-time2026-10-30

Core

Overseeing daily production activities, diagnosing operational issues, and implementing strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

Role type

Senior Production Operations Engineer

Builds

Production facilities and hydrocarbon recovery operations

Domain

Oil & Gas, Production Engineering

Deliverable

production features

Required skills

Production operations management, Artificial lift systems, Wellbore hydraulics, Production data analysis, Root cause analysis, Safety management, Budget management, Technical mentorship

Preferred skills

Production optimization techniques, Multiphase flow understanding, Production analysis software proficiency, Risk assessment

Technologies

Production analysis software, Data management tools

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage daily production operations, Analyze production data and develop optimization strategies, Troubleshoot production problems and conduct root cause analysis, Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, Collaborate on production forecasts and field development plans, Oversee maintenance activities and coordinate asset integrity

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities