WTS Energy – Our client is Africa’s leading independent E&P player with a diverse portfolio of eight (8) oil and gas assets in prolific basins across Africa.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Development Lead
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full Time
Line Manager: Integrated Field Studies Lead
Job Summary
- This role requires a deep understanding of reservoir engineering principles, geology, and production operations to maximize hydrocarbon recovery, ensure economic efficiency, and contribute to the company’s long-term production goals.
- The Development Lead is a senior technical position responsible for overseeing and optimizing the subsurface evaluation, development planning, and reservoir management strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Reservoir Management & Optimization:
- Develop and implement comprehensive reservoir management plans to enhance recovery and ensure the sustainability of assets.
- Conduct reservoir performance evaluations, including material balance studies, decline curve analysis, and pressure transient analysis.
- Propose and manage secondary and tertiary recovery techniques, such as water flooding and EOR methods.
Development Planning:
- Lead the preparation of field development plans (FDP) in alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Design drilling and workover programs for new and existing wells to optimize production.
- Integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data into reservoir models to guide decision-making.
Collaboration & Leadership:
- Coordinate with geoscientists, petrophysicists, drilling engineers, and production teams to develop a cohesive subsurface strategy.
- Provide technical mentorship and training to junior reservoir engineers and other team members.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, joint venture partners, and other external stakeholders to secure necessary approvals and align strategies.
- Oversee the creation, calibration, and maintenance of dynamic reservoir simulation models.
- Interpret reservoir data from well logs, seismic surveys, and production tests to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct risk assessments and economic evaluations for proposed projects.
Reporting & Compliance:
- Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations for management, partners, and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, including environmental standards.
- Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for reservoir management and production targets.
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in reservoir engineering, including leadership roles in reservoir development.
- Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Eclipse, Petrel, OFM, or equivalent.
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of reservoir characterization, well performance analysis, and enhanced oil recovery techniques.
- Proven track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
- Advanced knowledge of reservoir engineering principles, including fluid dynamics, petrophysics, and reservoir modeling.
- Familiarity with Southern Nigeria’s subsurface characteristics and petroleum systems is an advantage.
- Exceptional leadership, project management, and team coordination skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret reservoir data and recommend actionable solutions.
- Capability to balance technical requirements with commercial considerations.
- Understanding of Nigerian oil and gas industry regulations and local content requirements.
- Experience working with regulatory agencies such as DPR or NUPRC is a plus.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online