Head, Technical at Eroton Exploration and Production Limited

Job Code: 77

Report Directly To: Managing Director / CEO

Job Description

• The Head Technical will be responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership for technical disciplines by building a high caliber team of engineers and geoscientists to drive company’s growth.
• The role involves development and ownership of Asset Development Plans, JV Strategy, support of subsurface matters, drilling/workover/completion, reservoir management and project delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support for company's oil and gas development projects and provide strategic oversight for drilling and exploration activities (Operated and Non- Operated Assets).
• Develop and deliver projects through the deployment of cross-functional technical and operational teams.
• Ensure quality plans are in place through robust technical assurance in all stage gate reviews as well as the annual business planning cycle.
• Ensure the development of short, medium- and long-term appraisal and development plans for Company acreage cycle.
• Deliver, in conjunction with the Operations directorate, production optimization and enhancement programs.
• Oversee the delivery of resource maturation and field development plans.
• Oversee field studies and ensure robustness of processes for reserves determination & reserves bookings.
• Accountable for successful delivery of all drilling campaigns and well optimisation activities.
• Serve as the Technical Authority for authorizing projects and ensuring funding is in place as well as approving changes to project budget.
• Hold overall responsibility for projects success by ensuring integration and optimisation of resources.
• Oversee the approval of feasibility studies, designs, costing and technical contract terms & conditions.
• Responsible for approving project changes in alignment with the business strategy.
• Provide oversight for Technical directorates input to Annual budgetary cycle and 5-Year Business Plan.
• Liaise with JV partners to align company’s interest with stakeholder expectations.
• Represent the company externally as a technical expert with government, partners and industry.
• Support strategic business development opportunities as required.

Job Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience in the upstream oil & gas industry, with at least 10 years in a managerial role.
• Proven management, leadership & technical skills across the subsurface/wells and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in managing capital projects in the E & P industry
• Strong understanding of field development planning process 
• Good understanding of the exploration philosophy and able to work with explorers to convert a prospect into a producing asset.
• Good understanding of reserves estimation and categorization. 
• Experience developing, coaching and mentoring staff. 
• Strong business and commercial acumen.
• Strong economic, risk assessment and strategy development skills.
• The ability to work independently, can meet strict deadlines with a strong delivery focus.
• Build and maintain business relationships, internally and externally including JV technical management.

Qualifications Required

• A University degree in Engineering, Geology, Physics (Second-Class upper at the Minimum).
• A master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering will be an advantage. 
• Relevant certifications will be an added advantage.

Key Interfaces:

Internal:

• Subsurface Team
• Exploration & Geosciences Team
• Well Engineering Team
• Gas Development Team
• Project & Facilities Engineers
• Leadership Team & Board of Directors
• Production Team 
• Maintenance Manager
• Asset Managers
• Head HR

External:

• JV Partners
• NAPIMS, NNPC & DPR
• NOV Assets

  Competencies & Skills:

• Leadership - Skill
• Functional Technical Leadership – Mastery
• Geophysics/Geomatics - Skill
• Well Engineering - Skill
• Reservoir Engineering - Skill
• Credibility - Skill
• Adaptability - Skill
• Teamwork - Skill
• Self- Motivation - Skill.