Sahara Group is a leading privately owned Power, Energy, Gas and Infrastructure Conglomerate established in 1996 with operating companies active in the downstream, midstream, upstream, infrastructure and power sectors. Sahara has presence in different locations including Africa, The Caribbean, Asia and Europe.
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This is a full-time, on-site role located in Port Harcourt for an Economics and Planning Lead at Sahara Group. The Asset Planning, Economics, and Performance Analysis Lead will be responsible for leading the development of asset plans, economic evaluations, and performance analysis to optimize the company’s oilfield assets. This includes analyzing production data, forecasting future performance, and identifying opportunities for improvement. The individual will provide strategic insights to inform business decisions and drive asset performance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Economics, Finance or a related field. Master’s Degree or professional certification e.g., SPE, PMP, CFA, etc. is an advantage.
Minimum of 10 (ten) years’ quality experience in asset management, economic analysis, or performance evaluation within an upstream oil and gas company.
Strong knowledge of economic modelling, financial analysis, and investment appraisal techniques specific to the oil & gas sector.
Strong financial acumen with experience in capital budgeting, cost analysis, and investment appraisal.
Understanding of reservoir engineering, production operations, and oil and gas industry dynamics, including knowledge of reserves reporting standards.
Proven experience in developing and implementing long-term asset plans that optimize production and maximize value.
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