Production Engineer SME – Lead Production Engineering

About the role

The Production Engineer SME will lead the company’s Production Engineering function across all operated assets in Azerbaijan. Reporting directly to the Vice President – Subsurface, the role provides strategic direction, technical leadership, and governance for production optimization, well performance, artificial lift, and forecasting. The position works closely with Reservoir Engineering, Drilling, Operations, HSE, Business Development and Executive Management to drive growth and maximize asset value.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Production Engineering Department and define its strategic roadmap.
• Develop and implement production optimization strategies across all operated assets.
• Establish engineering standards, workflows and technical governance.
• Provide technical assurance for production studies and major operational decisions.
• Lead production forecasting, annual production planning and artificial lift programs.
• Support field development plans, corporate business planning and departmental budgeting.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering or a related discipline (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of upstream oil & gas experience with significant production engineering exposure.
• At least 7 years of leadership or management experience within Production Engineering.

Required skills

• Proficiency with industry‑standard petroleum engineering software such as Prosper, OFM, MBAL and tNavigator.
• Advanced proficiency in English and Azerbaijani.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.