Production Engineer at JEV Consulting

Job Summary

• The Production Engineer will be responsible for optimizing hydrocarbon production, improving well performance, enhancing reservoir recovery, and ensuring operational efficiency in line with safety, regulatory, and client standards.
• The role requires strong technical capability in production systems analysis, well performance monitoring, artificial lift systems, and field optimization strategies.
• Preferred candidates will be resident in Port Harcourt, Rivers State or willing to relocate as the role is at Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Key Responsibilities
Production Optimization & Surveillance:

• Monitor well performance using production data and recommend optimization strategies.
• Conduct nodal analysis and production system modeling.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement remedial actions.
• Support artificial lift design, selection, and optimization (ESP, Gas Lift, Rod Pump, etc.).

Well & Field Operations Support:

• Provide engineering support for well start-ups, shut-ins, and workovers.
• Coordinate production enhancement initiatives and well intervention programs.
• Collaborate with reservoir and drilling teams to maximize recovery.

Production Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze daily production reports, trends, and KPIs.
• Prepare technical reports, forecasts, and performance evaluations.
• Develop production strategies aligned with asset objectives.

Facilities & Flow Assurance:

• Monitor surface production systems (separators, flowlines, manifolds).
• Identify and mitigate flow assurance challenges (hydration, scaling, wax deposition).
• Ensure safe and efficient operations of processing facilities.

HSE & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian oil & gas regulatory standards.
• Participate in risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Promote adherence to HSE policies and operational best practices.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Eng./B.Sc.) in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• COREN registration (or in progress) is mandatory.
• 1–5 years’ experience in production engineering within oil & gas servicing or E&P companies.
• Relevant professional certifications are an added advantage.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of production engineering principles and well performance analysis.
• Proficiency in production modeling software (e.g., Prosper, GAP, Pipesim or equivalent).
• Experience with artificial lift systems and well intervention planning.
• Understanding of reservoir-production integration.
• Solid grasp of flow assurance and surface production systems.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-driven with strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills.
• High safety consciousness and operational discipline.