About the Role
West African Exploration and Production Company (WAEP) is a leading indigenous energy company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, focused on safe and sustainable hydrocarbon exploration and development across West Africa. We are currently seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Petroleum Engineer to join our high-performing subsurface team. In this pivotal role, you will provide advanced petroleum engineering support to maximize hydrocarbon recovery, enhance field development plans, and drive long-term asset value through innovative engineering solutions and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities- Perform integrated reservoir and production engineering studies to guide field development and reservoir management strategies.
- Develop and update robust production forecasts, depletion plans, and comprehensive reservoir surveillance programmes.
- Evaluate reservoir and well performance using detailed pressure, production, PVT, and subsurface data analysis.
- Identify, mature, and deliver high-value infill drilling, workover, well intervention, and production optimization opportunities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics, Wells, and Facilities to optimize asset performance.
- Contribute accurate petroleum engineering inputs to Field Development Plans, annual work programmes, budgets, and investment proposals.
- Participate in well planning, technical assurance reviews, and rigorous post-well evaluations.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, strict documentation standards, and continuous knowledge sharing.
- Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- A relevant Master's Degree or postgraduate qualification is a distinct advantage.
- Minimum of 10 to 12 years of relevant upstream E&P petroleum and reservoir engineering experience in the oil and gas sector.
- Active membership or relevant professional engineering certification is highly desirable.
- Proven expertise in reservoir simulation, production optimization, and uncertainty and risk analysis.
- Competitive salary commensurate with industry standards and your level of experience.
- Comprehensive medical and health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development, continuous training, and career advancement within a growing indigenous E&P company.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and safe work environment contributing directly to regional energy security.