Oilfield Production Supervisor

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Oilfield Production Supervisor to support day-to-day production operations at its Turkana field location, this is a hands-on, field-based role responsible for overseeing production activities, supervising personnel, coordinating maintenance and contractors, and ensuring safe and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong field experience, artificial lift and rod pump experience, pumpjack experience, STRONG production knowledge “down hole”, leadership capability, rig experience, compression experience, and the ability to manage production operations while maintaining clear communication with internal teams. Candidate will report to General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily oil and gas production operations to ensure safe and efficient performance
• Manage production schedules and coordinate production planning activities
• Supervise field personnel and contractor activities
• Monitor well performance and production metrics; identify and address operational issues
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and operational standards
• Coordinate routine maintenance and minor repairs with service providers
• Maintain clear communication with operations management and stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to production efficiency and field operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum preferred)
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in oilfield production operations – Tullow Kenya Project experience a plus
• Proven supervisory skills with the ability to lead and guide team members effectively
• Experience developing and managing production schedules and production planning
• Strong knowledge of production management practices and oilfield operations
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating field activities and reporting
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations related to oil and gas production
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and production reporting systems is a plus

How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter only to careers@oildrop.co.ke. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications encouraged.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Oildrop Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons with disability and marginalized groups or any other characteristics protected under applicable law are encouraged to apply.

Important Notice: Oildrop Africa Limited (OAL) never charges candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to make a payment for a job opportunity claiming to be from OAL, it is a scam.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.