WE ARE HIRING: AKPO MATERIALS BALANCE ENGINEER Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Oil & Gas – Exploration & Production Division: Deepwater Production Operations Reporting To: Lead Material Balance & Reporting Are you an experienced Petroleum or Production Engineer with strong expertise in hydrocarbon material balance, production data management, allocation, and reporting within the oil and gas industry? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading Exploration & Production environment, supporting deepwater production operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of hydrocarbon production data. ABOUT THE ROLE Our client is seeking a technically competent and detail-oriented Akpo Materials Balance Engineer to coordinate and support material balance, hydrocarbon allocation, production data monitoring, and reporting activities across its Deepwater operations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing production data and allocation processes for two deepwater offshore locations (Akpo and Egina FPSOs), ensuring accurate hydrocarbon accounting, timely reporting, and compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations. The role supports production operations with an overall production data management scope of approximately 320 kbopd and 21 Mmscmd, equivalent to 476 kboepd of valorised hydrocarbons. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Production Data Management and Validation · Develop and maintain processes and procedures for production data acquisition, validation, and management. · Collect, collate, validate, store, and manage daily technical production data. · Liaise with IT, offshore site teams, Well Performance, and GSR teams to ensure accurate and reliable production data acquisition. · Ensure the integrity, consistency, and availability of production data for operational and management reporting. Monitor and improve the quality of production data management processes. 2. Hydrocarbon Material Balance and Allocation · Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly hydrocarbon material balance and allocation activities with GSR and Well Performance teams. · Support the implementation and effective use of material balance and allocation tools, including PDMS, FORS, and dashboards. · Ensure accurate hydrocarbon allocation and reconciliation across deepwater production operations. · Provide technical support for production measurement, allocation, and reconciliation activities. · Maintain accurate production statistics to support reservoir studies, production planning, and operational decision-making. 3. Production Monitoring and Reporting · Prepare and deliver routine production and operations reports, including daily, weekly, monthly, special, and ad-hoc reports. · Monitor actual production against budget and Monthly Potential. · Prepare and configure PDMS calculations, reports, and dashboards. · Design and develop special production reports to meet management and operational requirements. · Issue periodic production reports to partners and relevant internal departments within agreed deadlines and contractual obligations. · Provide production performance analysis and explanations to departmental managers, General Managers, Directors, and headquarters reporting teams. · Continuously improve the accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of production reports. 4. Systems Administration and User Support · Ensure the proper functioning, optimization, and continuous improvement of PDMS. · Support the implementation and effective utilization of production data management and reporting tools. · Train users on production reporting tools and provide technical support on production reporting and analysis. · Work with relevant stakeholders to resolve data acquisition, validation, and reporting challenges. · Maintain and improve production reporting systems and associated databases. 5. Production Performance and Stakeholder Coordination · Provide relevant production information and analysis to support production performance improvement initiatives. · Interface with GSR, Well Performance, and Drilling & Completions teams on well potential profiles and interventions aimed at sustaining production plateaus. · Collaborate with production operations personnel across deepwater locations to address technical issues and exchange operational information. · Maintain effective working relationships with external stakeholders, including NNPC, DPR/NUPRC, NLNG, and Joint Venture Partners, as delegated by management. · Support production reconciliation activities while ensuring the company's commercial and contractual interests are protected. · Perform other duties and projects assigned by the reporting manager. OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT · The role operates within a complex deepwater production environment involving: · Deepwater production technology and subsea production systems. · Marine and FPSO operations. · Condensate and crude oil separation and stabilization. · Gas compression and export operations. · Condensate and crude oil offloading. · Hydrocarbon production measurement, allocation, and reconciliation. · Government regulatory requirements and multiple Joint Venture Partner reporting obligations. The position requires the ability to manage uncertain operational events affecting production data, respond to urgent management requests, and deliver highly accurate statistical information within tight deadlines. REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS · B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or any related engineering discipline. · Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in an oil-producing or oilfield service company. · Strong knowledge of production engineering and oil and gas processing operations. · Practical understanding of hydrocarbon material balance and allocation, including well allocation. · Good knowledge of flow measurement and production data management. · Understanding of reservoir engineering principles and production performance monitoring. · Experience with production reporting systems and petroleum engineering software applications. · Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and Access. · General knowledge of information systems, databases, and production data management tools. · Experience or familiarity with NPDMS, FORS, PDMS, and production dashboards will be an advantage. · Good negotiation, interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. · Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate reports under tight deadlines. · Fluency in English (written and spoken). TECHNICAL SKILLS / SYSTEMS · Candidates should demonstrate knowledge or experience in the following areas: · Hydrocarbon Material Balance and Allocation. · Production Data Monitoring and Validation. · Production Performance Analysis. · Oil and Gas Processing Operations. · Flow Measurement and Well Allocation. · Production Reporting and Forecasting. · PDMS and FORS. · NPDMS. · Microsoft Excel and Access. · Petroleum Engineering Software and Database Systems.