Production Technologist

Job Title	Line Manager	Location
Production Technologist	Petroleum Engineering & Development Lead	Lagos

 

CLIENT SUMMARY

Our client is Africa's leading independent E&P player with a diverse portfolio of eight (8) oil and gas assets in prolific basins across Africa.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Production Technologist drives production optimization to maximize hydrocarbon recovery while ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.

The role provides technical leadership in well performance, artificial lift, sand control, well integrity, and stimulation, while promoting the adoption of innovative technologies and best practices.

By working closely with reservoir, drilling, and operations teams, the technologist ensures production strategies are aligned with business objectives to enhance asset performance and long-term value creation.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Production Performance Analysis:

• Analyse production data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
• Utilize software tools and techniques to assess production performance and optimize operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions and improve overall production efficiency.

 

1. Well Modelling:

• Develop well models to simulate reservoir behaviour and predict production performance.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses and evaluate different scenarios to optimize the well performance.
• Work closely with reservoir engineers to integrate well models into reservoir management strategies.

 

1. Nodal Analysis:

• Perform nodal analysis to evaluate pressure drop, flow rates, and other critical parameters in production systems.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities in the production network.
• Recommend solutions to enhance production and maximize asset value.

 

1. Integrated Production Systems Modelling:

• Build integrated production systems models to simulate the behaviour of oil and gas fields.
• Analyse system dynamics, including fluid flow, reservoir depletion, and facility constraints.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize field development plans and production strategies.

 

1. Project Management:

• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to align project objectives and priorities.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to achieve project goals.

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Knowledge, experience and proficiency demonstrated in all the activities described above.
• Expertise in well testing, performance analysis, and production optimization methods and strong understanding of reservoir dynamics, including fluid flow, pressure behaviour, and enhanced oil recovery techniques.
• Knowledge of nodal analysis techniques and their application to production optimization.
• Experience with production modelling software such as Prosper, GAP, tNavigator, or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in Production Technology and Engineering Operations in the oil industry.