PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIST AT WTS ENERGY

About Company:

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.

Job Description:

Production Performance Analysis:

• Analyse 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 Modelling:

• Develop well models to simulate reservoir behaviour and predict production performance.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses and evaluate different scenarios to optimize the 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 Modelling:

• Build integrated production systems models to simulate the behaviour of oil and gas fields.
• Analyse 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:

• Knowledge, experience and proficiency demonstrated in all the activities described above.
• Expertise in well testing, performance analysis, and production optimization methods and strong understanding of reservoir dynamics, including fluid flow, pressure behaviour, and enhanced oil recovery techniques.
• Knowledge of nodal analysis techniques and their application to production optimization.
• Experience with production modelling software such as Prosper, GAP, tNavigator, or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in Production Technology and Engineering Operations in the oil industry.

Salary

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