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.