Senior Production Operator (Onshore Field Operations) – Field based at WTS Energy

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.