Production Technologist
Shell
Job Overview
Location
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Energy & Utilities
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
About the Company
Shell is a global leader in the energy sector, comprising energy and petrochemical companies with a vast presence across more than 70 countries and employing 96,000 individuals. The company is committed to transitioning towards becoming a net-zero emissions business while continuing to supply essential energy globally.
At Shell, people are considered the cornerstone of their success, shaping the company's culture through values of honesty, integrity, and respect. They are dedicated to advancing the energy challenge together and fostering an environment where employees can develop their skills and progress in their careers.
Shell also champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to be one of the world's most diverse and inclusive companies, ensuring everyone feels valued, respected, and a strong sense of belonging.
Job Description
Join Shell's Deepwater team as a Production Technologist and provide essential, full-spectrum support to the Bonga North Asset. This role is critical for managing WRFM, well integrity, ARPR, and LTRO, while also contributing expertise to other assets and broader hydrocarbon resource management.
You will be instrumental in driving production maximization by promoting new technologies and techniques, planning and implementing fit-for-purpose surveillance data acquisition, and leading structured reviews of wells and reservoirs to identify short-term opportunities. Your work will ensure adherence to global WRFM standards and statutory requirements.
This position offers the chance to shape the future of wells and field management in a dynamic environment. If you possess strong technical skills, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to enhancing production, we encourage you to apply.
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Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Provide full-spectrum Production Technology (PT) support to the Bonga North Asset.
- Contribute PT expertise to Erha/Erha North Asset (NOV) and support wider ADSSM Deepwater WRFM.
- Deliver high-quality Production Technology input across WRFM, ARPR, LTRO and resource maturation activities.
- Support implementation of WRFM processes and global standards.
- Promote the application of appropriate new technology and techniques.
- Plan and implement fit-for-purpose surveillance data acquisition, interpretation and management.
- Drive the implementation of production system optimization activities.
- Lead structured reviews of wells and reservoirs to identify opportunities.
- Monitor and participate in milestone QA/QCs and ensure technical assurance.
- Provide input to resource volume and forecast data.
- Support SEC, NNS and PRCS-compliant resource volume estimation and reporting.
- Embed HSSE principles in all work activities.
- Foster strong integration and maintain productive working relationships with other disciplines and partners.
- Provide strong leadership and effective coaching to team members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering or Science.
- Proven experience in completion design, artificial lift, sand control management, production enhancement & optimisation and well integrity management.
- Proficiency with Production Technology Software such as WePS, Prosper, IPSM, FIST, Stim2001, SPOT, WellCat.
- Knowledge of PI, Production Universe, OFM is an advantage.
- Strong experience preparing Production Technology input for WRFM, Well Integrity, well proposals.
- Familiarity with well delivery activities (drilling, recompletions and workovers).
- Strong interpersonal skills, presentation skills, teamwork, and stakeholder management capability.
- Ability to integrate technical information and assess project risks.
- Commitment to coaching team members and strengthening Production Technology capability.
Benefits & Perks
- Opportunity to work with experienced professionals.
- Chance to innovate and influence major development activities.
- Support for high-value assets and tangible production impact.
- Development of skills in a dynamic environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package (implied).
How to Apply
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As a Production Technologist, you will provide comprehensive support to the Bonga North Asset, focusing on WRFM, well integrity, ARPR, and LTRO. You will also contribute expertise to other assets and wider hydrocarbon resource management activities, driving production maximization and identifying opportunities for enhancement through technology and optimized processes.
Posted Date
March 31, 2026
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