Senior Completions Engineer (Oil & Gas) at Terra Energy Services Nigeria Limited

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 Completions Engineer (Oil & Gas)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• We are seeking a Senior Completions Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in the oil and gas industry to lead well completion design, execution, and optimization. 
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe, cost-effective, and efficient completion operations while adhering to industry best practices and regulatory standards.

Job Description

• Design, plan, and execute well completion programs for oil and gas projects.
• Develop and implement completion strategies to enhance well performance and longevity.
• Evaluate and recommend completion technologies, tools, and techniques for various reservoir conditions.
• Conduct completion performance analysis, well integrity assessments, and optimization studies.
• Provide technical expertise on sand control, hydraulic fracturing, multistage completions, and artificial lift.
• Ensure compliance with NOGICD Act 2010, HSE regulations, and industry standards.
• Work closely with drilling, reservoir, and production engineers to optimize field development plans.
• Supervise and coordinate completion operations on-site and provide real-time troubleshooting.
• Perform cost estimation, budgeting, and AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) preparation for completion activities.
• Prepare detailed completion reports and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Mentor and train junior engineers, ensuring knowledge transfer and best practice implementation.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Lead the design, execution, and evaluation of well completion programs.
• Ensure all completion activities comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting well performance issues.
• Develop and implement best practices for well completions and production optimization.
• Manage stakeholder communication, including reporting to management and regulatory bodies.

Academic Qualifications

• University degree/Higher National Diploma in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Work Experience:

• 5 - 7 years of experience in well completions, production engineering, or related roles in the oil and gas industry.

Technical/Leadership Skills:

• Strong knowledge of completion design, well stimulation, artificial lift systems, and sand control techniques.
• Proficiency in well modeling and simulation software (e.g., Prosper, WellCat, WellFlo, Pipesim, etc.).
• Experience with HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) wells, deepwater, and unconventional completion techniques.
• Understanding of well integrity management, production optimization, and workover planning.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Expertise in risk assessment and mitigation for completion operations.
• Strong understanding of NOGICD Act 2010, regulatory compliance, and HSE best practices.

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Soft Skills:

• Effective Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Leadership & Strategic Thinking.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume, and any relevant certification to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.