Upstream Technical Director

As the Upstream Technical Director, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction and overseeing our service partners involved in the exploration, drilling, and production of oil and gas reserves. You will be accountable for ensuring that the operations in the upstream sector are efficient, cost-effective, and comply with all relevant regulations. You will be responsible for making presentations and representing the company to external stakeholders, including investors, partners, and government officials.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Uncover business opportunities and develop strategies for pursuing them
2. Oversee and manage relationship with all stakeholders involved in the exploration, drilling, and production of oil and gas reserves
3. Ensure that operations in the upstream sector are efficient, cost-effective, and comply with all relevant regulations
4. Make presentations and represent the company to external stakeholders, including investors, partners, and government officials
5. Work closely with the Business Development and Strategy Manager to develop and implement the company’s upstream strategy
6. Oversee outsourced teams and provide regular updates to the executive team
7. Prepare presentations and reports to communicate upstream strategies, project updates, and performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders.
8. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
9. Identify and evaluate new opportunities for growth in the upstream sector.
10. Review and analyse reports provided by the outsourced teams to ensure targets are met and the work is satisfactory.
11. Review technical inputs into Petroleum Contracts/Commercial Agreements:- Finance and Technical Service Agreement (FTSA), Crude Handling Agreements (CHA), Farm-in, Farm-out, Unitisation/Equity Determination Agreements.
12. Manage processes for identifying business opportunities and aligned with Company  growth direction and develop maturation strategies.
13. Identify and evaluate new growth opportunities in the upstream sector and present result to executive leadership.
14. Review outsourced studies budget requirements and present for executive leadership approval.
15. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry  Technical/Operational safety standards

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering.
2. 15+ years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, with a proven track record of success in exploration, drilling, and production.
3. Experience working in the Nigerian petroleum industry and knowledge of relevant regulations.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and execute effective strategies.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deliver effective presentations and represent the company to external stakeholders.
6. Experience with relevant technologies and tools for upstream operations.