Lead Petroleum & Production Engineer

Client of Paragon Global Engineering

Job Purpose
To represent client as a shareholder in all petroleum and production engineering-related matters to Iraq Asset. The role provides technical overview, governance, and challenge to operator activities to ensure alignment with shareholder objectives, technical standards, and value delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities
Technical Governance & Representation: Act as focal point in petroleum & production engineering discussions with JV partners. Participate in JV technical meetings (e.g., TCMs, subsurface forums, IFDP reviews/workshops). Challenge operator assumptions and ensure shareholder interests are protected

• Track and analyze production, injection, deferments, and efficiency KPIs; flag deviations and recommend corrective actions to the Director NOA Technical Support.

• Support surveillance reviews and contribute to identifying production optimization and loss recovery opportunities.

• Review relevant sections of investment proposals and technical notes related to petroleum engineering inputs.

• Ensure all proposed activities are technically justified, commercially viable, and in line with shareholder KPI s.

• Coordinate with internal subsurface, drilling, facilities, and HSE functions to consolidate company s technical position.

• Contribute to joint studies, technical audits, and performance reviews as required.

• Provide structured technical feedback and risk summaries to the Director Technical Support.

• Escalate critical deviations, technical concerns, or performance gaps to ensure timely shareholder response.

• Provide input into the technical sections of the Annual Budget, 5-Year Plans, and WP&B validation processes related to production engineering.

Job Factors
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor s degree in Petroleum Engineering (or equivalent)

The minimum years of experience required (All qualification listed Must be job related)

• Minimum 10 years with major or independent oil & gas operators.

• At least 5 years in petroleum/production engineering with exposure to joint ventures or shareholder governance roles.

• Iraq experience preferred.