Production Technologist at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Technologist

Job Identification: 254
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Schedule: Full time

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.

Application Closing Date
28th July, 2024.