Production Technologist at Sahara Group

Job Description

Accountabilities

Production Performance Analysis:

• Analyze production data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
• Utilize software tools and techniques to assess production performance and optimize operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions and improve overall production efficiency.

Well Modeling:

• Develop well models to simulate reservoir behavior and predict production performance.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses and evaluate different scenarios to optimize well performance.
• Work closely with reservoir engineers to integrate well models into reservoir management strategies.

Nodal Analysis:

• Perform nodal analysis to evaluate pressure drop, flow rates, and other critical parameters in production systems.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities in the production network.
• Recommend solutions to enhance production and maximize asset value.

Integrated Production Systems Modeling:

• Build integrated production systems models to simulate the behavior of oil and gas fields.
• Analyze system dynamics, including fluid flow, reservoir depletion, and facility constraints.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize field development plans and production strategies.

Project Management:

• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to align project objectives and priorities.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to achieve project goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of three (5) years of relevant experience in Production Technology and Engineering Operations in the oil industry with an operator.
• Knowledge of nodal analysis techniques and their application to production optimization.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in production engineering principles and techniques.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Experience with production modeling software such as Prosper, GAP, tNavigator, or similar tools.