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• Position: Wellhead Technician



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 8 years



• Location Rivers




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Job Description

• Install and set up wellhead systems, including Christmas trees, valves, blowout preventers (BOPs), casing heads, and other pressure control systems.


• Perform functional tests on valves, BOPs, and other pressure control equipment to verify proper operation.


• Perform regular and preventive maintenance on wellhead systems to ensure optimal performance and safety


• Conduct routine inspections of wellhead equipment to identify any potential issues, wears and corrosion.


• Conduct repairs or replacements of faulty wellhead components, ensuring minimal disruption to production operations.


• Report any operational issues, safety concerns, or potential risks to supervisors and managers.

Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related technical discipline.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in wellhead engineering, well integrity management, or related fields within the upstream oil and gas industry.


• Experience working with major International Oil Companies (IOCs) or leading Indigenous Operators is highly desirable.


• Professional certifications such as IWCF Well Intervention Level 4, API 6A Certification, or equivalent are advantageous.


• Strong technical expertise in wellhead equipment, pressure control systems, and completion technologies.


• Proficiency in engineering software and wellhead modeling tools.


• Excellent understanding of well integrity principles and risk management.


• Ability to interpret well schematics, technical drawings, and engineering reports.


• Strong project management and leadership skills to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.


• Excellent problem-solving abilities and hands-on troubleshooting experience.


• In-depth knowledge of API 6A, API 17D, ASME, and other relevant industry standards for wellhead systems.