Senior Production Operator (Onshore Field Operations) – Field based

Job Description

• We are seeking to hire two Senior Production Operators who will be responsible for leading safe and efficient day-to-day field production operations at wellsites and surface facilities. The role will supervise production crews, ensure reliable operation of production systems, support routine maintenance activities, and act as first-line escalation for operational issues in remote onshore environments. The ideal candidates must have strong upstream oil & gas field operations experience with proven leadership in production operations and hydrocarbon handling systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coach production operators and field crews during shift operations, ensuring safe execution of tasks and adherence to operational procedures.
• Operate and monitor surface production systems including wellheads, chokes, separators, flowlines, pumps, compressors, metering systems, and test facilities to meet production and HSE targets.
• Execute start-up, shutdown, pigging, flowback, choke management, and production stabilization activities in accordance with operating procedures.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections, preventive maintenance activities, lubrication, and basic troubleshooting, and raise maintenance work orders for corrective actions.
• Perform daily production rounds, sampling, pressure and flow measurements, and ensure accurate shift handover documentation and logs.
• Ensure strict compliance with permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout procedures, process safety standards, and emergency response protocols.
• Lead well testing and production testing activities in coordination with engineers and service providers to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.
• Respond to abnormal operating conditions, implement immediate corrective actions, and participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate operational records, including logbooks, production reports, meter reconciliations, and shift summaries to support production reporting integrity.
• Oversee safe handling, storage, and disposal of production chemicals in compliance with HSSEQ and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, logistics, and contractor teams to support planned interventions, maintenance activities, and equipment mobilization.
• Mentor and train junior operators, promoting strong safety culture, operational discipline, and continuous skill development.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of safe and reliable production operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical certificate or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Operations, Process Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in upstream oil & gas production operations, with at least two (2) years in a senior or lead operator role.
• Strong hands-on experience in onshore production operations, including wellsite and surface facility operations.
• Strong knowledge of surface production equipment including wellheads, separators, chokes, compressors, pumps, and metering systems.
• Experience in production testing, well surveillance, sampling procedures, and basic operational data interpretation.
• Understanding of flow assurance principles, multiphase flow behavior, and production system operations.
• Familiarity with HSSEQ systems including permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, process safety management, and emergency shutdown systems.
• Basic computer literacy and experience using production reporting systems or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and crew supervision skills in field environments.
• Certifications in H2S, First Aid, Confined Space, Permit-to-Work, or similar safety training will be an added advantage.