West African Exploration and Production Company (WAEP) is an indigenous energy company focused on the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbon resources across West Africa headquartered in Lagos State, Nigeria. WAEP is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions through the application of industry best practices, technological innovation, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship. Our operations are guided by the highest standards of integrity, safety, professionalism, and corporate responsibility as we contribute to energy security and economic growth throughout the region. WAEP continues to build strategic partnerships that create value for stakeholders while supporting the sustainable development of Africa's energy sector.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Well Operations Technician
Location: Lagos
Role Purpose
Operate, monitor and support maintenance of producing wells and associated wellhead systems to ensure safe, reliable and efficient production while maintaining well integrity and compliance with operating procedures.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperate and monitor wellheads, Christmas trees, flowlines and associated production equipment.
Carry out routine wellhead inspections, pressure monitoring, valve function checks and leak detection. Support well start-up, shut-in, reinstatement, testing and production optimization activities.
Assist with well intervention, integrity remediation and pressure-testing activities under approved procedures.
Monitor annulus pressures and abnormal well conditions and promptly escalate deviations.
Support hydraulic/pneumatic well control systems, SSV/SCSSV interfaces and emergency shutdown testing.
Execute activities under PTW, isolation, JSA, toolbox- talk and SIMOPS requirements.
Compliance with applicable procedures, controls. and regulatory requirements
Effective management of operational/commercial risks
Stakeholder responsiveness and coordination
Maintain accurate well status, pressure, maintenance and handover records.
Coordinate with Control Room, Production, Wells, Mechanical and Instrument teams.
Participate in emergency response drills and maintain high standards of offshore HSE compliance.
Contribution to cost, reliability, revenue or Qualifications & Experience performance improvement as applicable
Requiremennts
HND / Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, Production Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
8-12 years' relevant upstream production/well operations experience, preferably offshore.
Valid offshore medical, BOSIET/HUET and relevant well- control/H2S certifications are desirable.
Core Competencies:Wellhead and production operations
Well integrity and barrier awareness
Pressure monitoring and testing PTW and SIMOPS
Production troubleshooting
Emergency response
Technical reporting
Offshore HSE discipline
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timeliness and quality of assigned deliverables
Accuracy and completeness of records and reporting
Application Closing Date7th October, 2026.
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