Addax Petroleum was founded in 1994 upon leading petroleum industry expertise and a deep-rooted understanding and respect for African cultures. Over the years, Addax Petroleum has evolved from a young pioneer into an established international oil and gas exploration and production company focused on Africa, the Middle East, and the North Sea.
Addax Petroleum’s assets are located in Nigeria, the Joint Development Zone of São Tomé & Príncipe, Gabon, Cameroon, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the UK North Sea, comprising an excellent combination of oil and gas reserves and exploration opportunities. The Company’s approximate average oil production for 2012 was 167,000 bbl/d.
Addax Petroleum has over 1100 employees worldwide with service offices in Geneva (Switzerland) and Houston (USA), and operating offices in Lagos (Nigeria), Port-Gentil (Gabon) and Douala (Cameroon).

Job Title: Head, Well Services (002182)

Job Number: 002182
Job Title: HEAD, WELL SERVICES
Number of Openings: 1
Job Type (Employment Type): Permanent
Country: Nigeria
City: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full Time
Job Category: Operations
Career Level: Manager(Team Leader or Supervisor of Staff)
Level of Education: Masters Degree
Years of Experience: 15

Position Description


  • Field supervision of Slickline and Electric Line operations which needs a good all round knowledge of Slick-Line Units and Down-Hole equipment that includes “Baker” “Camco” and “Halliburton” Nipples, SSD, GLV and Mandrels, SCSSSV, SCSSV, Wireline Fishing Equipment and all related Wireline Surface Lubricator and BOP Rig-Up for both Onshore and Offshore Addax Well Locations.
  • Sound knowledge of Coil Tubing operations nitrogen lift and snubbing operations.
  • Ensure that all Contractors Wireline Equipment and Down-Hole Operations are carried out in compliance with Addax Safety Management System.
  • To Ensure all “On Job” work is carried out correctly and Job Programs are followed to avoid lost production whenever possible
  • Providing support to the field operations Supervisors : onshore and offshore prior to any Down-Hole Wireline Job commencement.
  • Liaise with various contracting companies to ensure an efficient cost implementations of well services plan.
  • To record all Wireline activities and to ensure that all contractors record and make daily “On Job” reports to allow well files to be kept up to date.
  • To review the existing Well Service Procedures and report any problems encountered with contractors equipment to the General Manager Production.
  • Ensure full adherence to company’s HSE polices, procedures and standard.
  • Ensure All Job Work Permits and related documentation for Equipment Certification are in order prior to Job commencement.


Position Requirements


  • A BSc or its equivalent in Engineering discipline and General College Education with Wireline 1 and 2 courses.
  • Good written and spoken English and Computer Literate.
  • Minimum of 15 years experience with at least 10 years in Well Service Slick Line Operations.

Application DEADLINE: 30th April, 2013



How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
click here to apply online