Well Operations Technician

Terra Energy Services (TES) is an indigenous Engineering and Oil and Gas Service Company incorporated in Nigeria in 2001 with expertise in providing full-service integrated solutions to clients across the entire oil and gas value chain. We currently operate from our offices in Lagos and Port-Harcourt and aspire to become the leading provider of quality Oil and Gas Engineering Services in West Africa. At Terra Energy Services, we maintain a policy of creating a conducive environment for the attraction of the best qualified and motivated staff for performance enhancement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Production Technologist

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Well Operations Technician to support safe and efficient well operations across offshore production facilities.
• The role will be responsible for operating and monitoring wellheads, Christmas trees, flowlines and associated production equipment, while supporting well start-ups, shut-ins, testing, reinstatement and production optimization activities.
• The successful candidate will have strong hands-on offshore production experience, a solid understanding of well integrity and operating barriers, and the ability to identify and respond appropriately to abnormal well and production conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wellheads, Christmas trees, flowlines and associated production equipment.
• Conduct routine wellhead inspections, pressure monitoring, valve checks and leak detection activities.
• Monitor well and annulus pressures and identify abnormal operating conditions.
• Support well start-up, shut-in, reinstatement, testing and production optimization activities.
• Assist with well intervention, well integrity remediation and pressure-testing activities.
• Carry out routine checks to confirm the condition and functionality of wellhead and production equipment.
• Identify production abnormalities and support troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Participate in Permit-to-Work (PTW) activities and Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) where applicable.
• Maintain accurate well status, operational logs, inspection records and shift handover documentation.
• Communicate well and equipment conditions effectively during shift handovers and operational meetings.
• Support emergency response activities and comply with established offshore emergency procedures.
• Escalate abnormal pressures, leaks, equipment defects and other operational concerns promptly.

Qualifications & Experience

• HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Production Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry, with strong upstream Exploration & Production (E&P) exposure.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in offshore well and production operations.
• Practical experience with wellheads, Christmas trees, flowlines, production equipment and well monitoring activities.
• Good understanding of well integrity, well barriers and pressure control principles.
• Valid BOSIET/HUET certification and offshore medical fitness.
• Relevant well-control and H₂S certification is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of HSE requirements, operational controls, procedures and technical documentation.

Technical Expertise:

• Wellhead and production operations.
• Christmas tree operation and monitoring.
• Well integrity and barrier awareness.
• Well and annulus pressure monitoring.
• Pressure testing and leak detection.
• Well start-up, shut-in and reinstatement procedures.
• Production troubleshooting and optimisation.
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems.
• Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS).
• Well intervention and integrity remediation support.
• Offshore emergency response procedures.
• Operational logging, well status reporting and shift handover.

What We Value:

• Strong safety mindset and personal accountability.
• Sound technical judgement and disciplined execution.
• Ability to identify abnormal well and equipment conditions and respond appropriately.
• Strong observation, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Accurate operational reporting and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and contractor teams.
• Strong planning, prioritization and shift handover discipline.
• Willingness to escalate operational risks and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Integrity, professionalism and commitment to established operating procedures.