Well Operations Technician

Well Operations Technician

Terra Energy Services Nigeria Limited is seeking an experienced Well Operations Technician to support safe and efficient well operations across offshore production facilities. The role involves operating and monitoring wellheads, Christmas trees, flowlines, and associated production equipment, while supporting well start-ups, shut-ins, testing, and production optimization activities.

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.

Requirements

• HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Production Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 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.

How to Apply To apply for this position, please send your CV and a covering letter to the email address below, quoting the job title in the subject line to careers@terranig.com