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Well Operations Manager at Wendernek Consulting Limited

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience 10 years
  • Location Lagos
  • Job Field Engineering / Technical&nbsp

Well Operations Manager at Wendernek Consulting Limited

Well Operations Manager

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Design and implement fit-for-purpose completion-related activities and programs based on client information.
  • Work with the main contractor to ensure the proper selection of completion techniques based on information from the client.
  • Align completion activities with drilling schedules, production forecasts, and asset development plans.
  • Manage the end-to-end execution of well completions, including deployment of completion-related equipment.
  • Coordinate pre-job planning, tool inspections, and readiness checks with workshop and logistics teams.
  • Supervise field execution directly or through field supervisors, ensuring jobs are completed per program and best practices.
  • Provide technical input during critical operations filtration and wellbore cleaning, completion operations etc.
  • Prepare and manage well operations budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations without compromising quality or safety.
  • Ensure all completion operations comply with local regulatory requirements, company standards, and international best practices (API, ISO, IADC).
  • Maintain and review documentation, including programs, risk assessments, HAZOPs, and well files.
  • Lead or participate in audits, incident investigations, and lessons learned reviews.
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as NPT (non-productive time), installation efficiency, failure rates, and operational uptime.
  • Identify trends or recurring issues and initiate improvement initiatives across personnel, equipment, and processes.
  • Champion a strong HSE culture at all levels of the organization and activities.
  • Conduct and supervise safety drills, toolbox talks, hazard identification, and job safety analysis (JSA).
  • Ensure permit-to-work and isolation procedures are enforced rigorously.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Master’s Degree or professional certifications in completions, project management, or HSE (e.g., PMP, IWCF, NEBOSH).
  • 10+ years in Well Engineering, especially well completions, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
  • Demonstrated expertise in most types of completions and technologies.
  • Advanced knowledge of completion systems.
  • Understanding of reservoir-to-production interface
  • Familiarity with engineering software (e.g., WellCat, WELLCAT, Prosper, OpenWells, WellView).

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@wendernek.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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