Production Engineer at a Reputable Oil & Gas Servicing Company - JEV Consulting

JEV Consulting - Our client is a reputable Oil & Gas Servicing Company delivering integrated engineering and technical solutions to upstream, midstream, and downstream operators across Nigeria. Their services span well intervention, production optimization, facility support, and asset integrity management.

To support their expanding operations, they are seeking an experienced and performance-driven candidate to fill the position in the capacity below:

Job Title: Production Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Salary
N350,000 - N500,000 monthly. 

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2026.

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@jevconsulting.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.