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Production Performance & Optimization Leader Major Onshore Oil & Gas Development – Uganda
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Production Performance & Optimization Leader to join a major greenfield onshore oil development project in East Africa.
This is a key operational leadership role within the Field Operations team, responsible for production optimization, well performance management, ESP operations, and integrated field performance across a large-scale production system comprising more than 400 wells, central processing facilities, water injection systems, and LPG operations.
The successful candidate will play a central role in maximizing oil production potential while supporting operational efficiency, integrity management, digital innovation, and emissions reduction objectives.
Key Responsibilities Production Optimization & Well Performance
- Lead initiatives focused on production optimization and field performance improvement
- Monitor and optimize the performance of over 400 producing and injection wells
- Support operational management of ESP systems, well loading strategies, and production troubleshooting
- Analyze production shortfalls, forecast production performance, and identify optimization opportunities
- Manage well integrity follow-up, reporting, and intervention coordination
- Maintain wells operating within recommended performance envelopes and operational limits
Digital Systems & Smart Operations
- Lead implementation and optimization of automated well control systems and Full Control of Wells (FCW) tools
- Support development and deployment of Smart Room and collaborative operational monitoring systems
- Participate in development of digital tools for predictive analysis and operational decision support
- Contribute to greenhouse gas monitoring and optimization initiatives at wellpads
Integrated Field Modelling & Technical Support
- Develop and maintain integrated well and surface network models using production engineering tools such as Prosper and GAP
- Coordinate multidisciplinary studies involving operations, drilling, reservoir, process, and flow assurance teams
- Support startup procedures, operational readiness, and commissioning activities for wells and surface facilities
- Participate in technical specification development, FATs, installation, and startup of operational systems
Training & Operational Excellence
- Prepare and deliver training programmes for operators and control room personnel
- Coach junior well performance engineers and support competency development initiatives
- Promote operational excellence, continuous improvement, and best practices across the field operations team
- Maintain and improve technical repositories and operational procedures
Candidate Profile
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
- Minimum 12 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas industry within operational production environments
- Strong background in well performance engineering, ESP operations, production optimization, and smart field operations
- Experience working on operated assets within production operations, field operations support, or well performance teams
- Good understanding of integrated production systems, field operations challenges, and production engineering workflows
- Experience with production optimization software and integrated modelling tools such as Prosper, GAP, and PI systems
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and multidisciplinary coordination skills
- Experience with automated well control systems and Smart Room operations is highly desirable
- Fluent English required
Assignment Details
- Residential position based in Kampala, Uganda
- Long-term renewable assignment
- Start date targeted for Q2 2026
This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically challenging and strategically significant oil development project, contributing directly to operational excellence, production optimization, and long-term field performance.
