Production Performance and Optimization Leader
WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions
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Production Performance and Optimization Leader
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2026-05-19 08:34:06
Company: WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions
Location: Uganda, Uganda
Job type: Contract
Salary: Competitive GBP / DAY
Posted: 2026-05-19
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.
Location: Uganda, Uganda
Job type: Contract
Salary: Competitive GBP / DAY
Posted: 2026-05-19
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.
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