ExxonMobil is Hiring: Production Engineer

ExxonMobil Corporation is a global leader in the petroleum and petrochemical industry, operating in almost every region worldwide. In Nigeria, our affiliates, Mobil Producing Nigeria and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria, have been key players for over 60 years, contributing significantly to the nation’s economy and government revenue.

Our mission is to drive energy innovations that support modern living while advancing toward a net-zero future. As one of the largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we thrive on a diverse and skilled workforce. Our success across Upstream, Product Solutions, and Low Carbon Solutions is fueled by our team’s expertise, innovation, and dedication.

Job Title: Production Engineer

Location: Lagos (with travel to offshore facilities)

Job Summary

As a Production Engineer at ExxonMobil, you will play a critical role in asset development and operations, including support for machinery systems on FPSOs. You will work closely with operations and technical teams to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily surveillance of overall production and injection well performance
• Specify, evaluate, and monitor volume measurements throughout the asset lifecycle
• Focus on data quality, volume measurements, commissioning activities, and reliability
• Develop and align near-term production activities and volume plans
• Coordinate data gathering, maintenance, lifting, enhancement, and commissioning activities
• Provide input on shutdown planning to maximize value and optimize data collection
• Manage inventory and prioritize optimization opportunities to enhance asset value
• Collaborate with technical teams and centers for project coordination
• Identify and implement cost reduction strategies within production optimization principles
• Assess surface and subsurface opportunities, including artificial lift and flow assurance
• Maintain and update constraints maps and well inflow/outflow optimization opportunities

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Petroleum Engineering, or Geology
• NYSC Completion Certificate
• Knowledge of:
  • Analytical Performance Prediction
  • Artificial Lift
  • Capacity Allocation & Management
  • Integrated Surveillance and Optimization
  • Operations Support and Facilities Surveillance
  • Well Performance & Optimization
  • Production Data Management
  • Production Well Testing and Rate Measurement
  • Reservoir Surveillance

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production optimization and engineering
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Initiative-driven and quick to apply learning

Application Deadline

15th April, 2025