Well Operations Technician

Well Operations Technician

Terra Energy Services Nigeria Ltd (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 services.

Well Operations Technician

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 8 - 12 years
• Location Nigeria
• Job Field Engineering / Technical , Oil and Gas, Energy and Mining

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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