Junior Petroleum Engineer

The Junior Petroleum Engineer is responsible for all reporting, troubleshooting and analysis of wells.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Jr Petroleum Engineer is responsible for all reporting, troubleshooting and analysis of wells,

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Analyse, interpret and optimize the performance of individual wells.
2. Determine the most efficient means to maintain and enhance oil production including secondary and tertiary recovery methods where applicable.
3. Make recommendation of wells for re-completion and abandonment.
4. Work with Field Operation team on phases of drilling, completion, and workover operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Preparing Daily reports.
2. Record keeping for Daily rig hours for fields
3. Analyze production data and trends to recommend wells for WO or testing
4. Updating monthly field factor sheet and sending info to team
5. Perform well analysis by reviewing historical data, developing production trends, and recommending wells for optimization
6. Coordinate with down hole pump supplier to ensure pump stock is well maintained for future intervention works and unplanned failures
7. Investigate the root cause of well failures, production losses and providing feedback to the Management team to assist with production loss reporting
8. Preparation of well intervention and swab programs

JOB SPECIFICATION

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from a recognized University
2. Must be Computer Literate and familiar with Microsoft Suite of programs.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

1. Effective communication skills
2. Leadership and team skills.
3. Good computer skills, inclusive but not limited to Microsoft applications.
4. Honesty and Integrity
5. Ability to multi-task
6. Ability to take directions properly and execute task
7. Analytical skills, able to undertake troubleshooting of an advanced nature in various forms of flowing and pumping wells, including cause and effect, and record data analysis,

EXPERIENCE

0 - 3 years of experience in oil, gas, or similar utility industry