Geo-Jade Petroleum – South Basra Integrated Project (SBIPRO) is seeking an experienced Senior Artificial Lift Engineer 8 years solid Oil & Gas experience . This role works with Production Department on rotation basis based in Basra Iraq. Lead artificial lift engineering for producing wells. Select and optimize lift systems to sustain production, improve equipment run life and reduce downtime while working within well and facility operating limits.
Key Responsibilities
- Screen artificial lift options and design or resize systems using well test data, fluid properties, inflow performance and operating constraints.
- Monitor well and equipment performance, diagnose production losses and recommend operating adjustments or remedial work. Verify results after implementation.
- Prepare technical scopes and equipment specifications. Review vendor proposals and coordinate installation, commissioning and start-up with field operations, maintenance, well services and service contractors.
- Lead root cause investigations for lift failures. Track run life, failures, downtime and production impact, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Plan lift installations and replacements with the Production team. Maintain design records, operating envelopes and performance reports, and coach field staff on surveillance and troubleshooting.
- Apply company HSE, well integrity and management of change requirements when planning and executing artificial lift work.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related petroleum discipline.
- At least eight (8) years of artificial lift engineering experience within an oilfield Production Department.
- The majority of prior artificial lift work experience must have been gained in Iraq.
- Demonstrated experience in lift design or selection, production surveillance, troubleshooting and field implementation.
- Proficiency in English listening, speaking, reading and writing is required for day-to-day work and technical communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with electrical submersible pumps (ESPs), including sizing, start-up, optimization and failure analysis.
- Experience with other lift methods such as gas lift or rod pumping, and with nodal analysis or lift design software.
