Production Engineer in Lagos, Nigeria
Job Vacancy at WTS Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas / Mining
- Specialization
- Oil & Gas / Mining / Energy
- Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree
- Required Experience
- 7 - 10 years
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Gender
- Male or Female
Job Description
Day to day production surveillance
Monitor well performance through daily data acquisition.
Contribute to production forecasts and shortfall analyses.
Process / Production Optimization
Responsible for the definition of the well testing program, validation of well test results and audit of well testing practices.
Chemical Optimization in crude oil, water injection and produced water treatment lines.
Apply reservoir engineering applications (nodal analysis, material balance, etc.) to evaluate well and reservoir performance.
Artificial Lift Optimization
Continuously propose ESP and well operating parameter modifications for optimum productivity.
Perform troubleshooting in case of poor well performances or ESP failure. Design program for gas lift start up and for monitoring continuous gas lift operation
Develop program to assist lazy well with gas lift
Water Injection Surveillance and Optimization
Work with Subsurface Team to monitor injection performance and implement recommended voidage replacement ratios.
Production Accounting
Responsible for production allocation and hydrocarbon accounting/reconciliation.
OFM database management
Back-up support for field operations
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from a reputable higher institution, At least second class upper graduating grade
Master’s degree would be an added advantage
7 – 10 years oil and gas industry experience in productions operations especially in production optimization, well performance, pumps and corrosion control.
Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and in a diversified work environment.
Autonomous, pro-active and flexible person.
