• Application Deadline:
• Position: Lead Well Intervention Engineer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 - 8 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Education / Teaching / Training 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Lead Well Intervention Engineer will oversee and coordinate well intervention and related field operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery across projects.


• The role requires a technically experienced professional with strong practical knowledge of oil well operations, including well intervention, drilling, completion, or related oilfield activities.


• The successful candidate will serve as the technical lead on projects and supervise adhoc field personnel and operational crews during execution.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership:

• Lead and supervise well intervention and oilfield operations across project locations


• Coordinate field activities to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and compliance


• Serve as the technical lead during project planning and execution.

Technical Oversight:

• Provide technical guidance on well operations, intervention processes, and troubleshooting


• Interpret operational requirements and ensure appropriate execution strategies


• Monitor equipment usage, operational performance, and service quality.

Team Supervision:

• Supervise and coordinate adhoc technical crews and field workers during operations


• Ensure all personnel understand operational procedures and safety expectations


• Support training and mentoring of junior and temporary field personnel.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure strict compliance with HSE standards and operational procedures


• Conduct pre-job safety briefings and operational risk assessments


• Report operational incidents, challenges, and field observations appropriately.

Client & Project Coordination:

• Liaise with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders during operations


• Provide operational updates, technical reports, and post-job feedback


• Ensure timely delivery of projects and effective field coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Engineering or related technical discipline


• 5 - 8 years’ experience in oil & gas operations


• Strong practical experience in:
  
  
  
  • Well intervention
  
  
  • Drilling operations
  
  
  • Well services
  
  
  • Oil well operations
  
  
  • Fishing tools/services (added advantage)
  
  
  
  


• Proven experience leading field teams and supervising operations


• Strong understanding of oilfield safety standards and operational procedures


• Ability to work under pressure and in field-based environments.

Key Competencies:

• Technical leadership


• Oil well operational knowledge


• Team coordination and supervision


• Problem-solving and troubleshooting


• HSE compliance and risk management


• Communication and reporting skills.

Preferred Experience Areas

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Well Intervention


• Drilling Operations


• Completion Services


• Fishing Tools Operations


• Slickline / Wireline Operations


• Production Operations.