About the Role
Terra Energy Services Nigeria Ltd (TES) is a leading indigenous engineering and oil and gas service company incorporated in 2001, dedicated to providing full-service integrated solutions across the energy value chain. Operating from Lagos and Port-Harcourt, we strive to be West Africa's premier provider of quality engineering services by fostering a high-performance, motivated workforce. We are currently seeking an experienced and technically competent Offshore Wellhead Technician to join our dynamic team and support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of wellhead and well-control equipment on offshore production platforms.
Key Responsibilities- Operate, inspect, and maintain surface wellheads, Christmas trees, valves, actuators, and associated control systems.
- Perform routine pressure monitoring, leak checks, valve function tests, and wellhead integrity inspections.
- Support well start-up, shut-in, testing, pressure testing, intervention, and well integrity activities.
- Monitor wellhead conditions and promptly identify abnormal pressures, leaks, or equipment defects.
- Escalate abnormal well conditions in accordance with approved operating and well integrity procedures.
- Support maintenance and testing of hydraulic and pneumatic well-control systems.
- Execute wellhead activities in strict compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and offshore HSE requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of well status, pressure, maintenance, and inspection logs.
- HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry with strong upstream E&P exposure.
- Proven hands-on experience working with wellhead and well-control equipment in offshore production environments.
- Mandatory valid certifications including BOSIET or HUET, offshore medical certification, and H2S certification.
- Well-control awareness or relevant well-control certification is highly desirable.
- Competitive salary commensurate with industry standards.
- Comprehensive medical and health insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional development and technical career advancement.
- A safe, collaborative, and rewarding offshore working environment.