Technical Advisor

Role Overview

• The Technical Advisor supports senior leadership in building and maintaining technical knowledge across the company's upstream oil and gas operations.
• The role serves as a bridge between the operating and engineering teams and the leadership office, translating technical information into commercially relevant insights and ensuring senior leadership is fully informed on operational and development activities across the asset base.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline is required.
• A Master's in Petroleum Engineering and / or an MBA are a strong advantage.
• Membership of SPE or equivalent professional certification(s).
• 12+ years in an upstream oil and gas technical role, with demonstrable experience across both field operations and office-based technical or advisory work.
• Experience spanning both oil and gas assets, including exposure to gas development and commercialisation, is strongly preferred.
• We are an equal opportunity employers but preference would be accorded candidates with prior experience in Nigeria's upstream Oll and Gas industry.

Key Competencies:

• Solid foundation in petroleum engineering and upstream operations drilling, completions, reservoir management, and production optimisation.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge across both oil and gas development, including gas commercialisation, monetisation pathways, and the technical requirements of gas projects from wellhead to market.
• Ability to read, interpret, and synthesise technical reports including drilling daily reports, well completion programmes, and production data.
• Strong and demonstrable knowledge of Niger Delta operations and the Nigerian upstream regulatory environment including familiarity with NUPRC processes, JOA structures, and indigenous operator  obligations.
• Strong communication skills ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to a non-technical audience.
• Commercial awareness understanding of how technical decisions connect to production targets, OPEX, and asset value.
• Integrity and discretion this role operates close to senior leadership and handies sensitive operational information.

Remuneration
These positions come with above-industry remuneration packages and challenging prospects for the successful candidates.

Application Closing Date
20th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should quote relevant references, attach their Curriculum Vitae and scanned passport-size photograph to:  View email address on hotnigerianjobs.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note:  All applications will be treated in strict confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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