Seplat Energy Plc is a leading indigenous Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production company, strategically focused on Nigeria. The business is listed on both the Nigerian Stock Exchange’s Premium Board (NSE: SEPLAT) and the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market (LSE: SEPL).
Seplat Energy is actively pursuing a growth plan focused on Nigeria and is in a strong position to take part in future licensing rounds, farm-in opportunities, and divestiture programs by foreign oil firms.We are at the forefront of Nigeria’s transition to cleaner, more reliable, and accessible energy.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Production Engineer
Job Reference: 509
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Division: SEPNU Production
Department: OP Technical Surface
Overall Purpose of the Job
The Production Engineer will utilize technical expertise in well, reservoir, and surface facility operations to optimize production. The role involves improving data quality, achieving planned production goals, and collaborating across teams to maximize asset value.
Principal Accountabilities
- Oversee the integrated daily monitoring of the injection and production systems.
- Assure the dependability of metering systems and the integrity of production data.
- Contribute to shutdown planning and provide strategic input into production forecasting.
- Manage idle well inventory and map field constraints.
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers and support key technical decisions.
- Oversee projects for short- and medium-term production planning and execution.
- Determine and rank the possibilities for cost reduction and production optimization.
- Manage facility constraints, well interventions, and artificial lift systems.
Requirements
Education:
- B.Eng in Petroleum Engineering or Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:
- Full integration into production teams with strong collaboration across operational and technical departments to achieve optimized production.
The ideal candidate must possess
- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, petroleum, or a similar field with at least a Second-Class Upper Division (2.1).
- Strong economic evaluation capabilities and decision-making proficiency.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with production software systems including OFM, IPM, and Spotfire.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
- At least ten years of experience in facilities, process, or production engineering positions.
- Comprehensive understanding of data analysis, field development, well testing, and artificial lift systems.
How to Apply
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