Production Technologist

About Axis

Axis is an independent consultancy with over 25 years of experience providing specialist Exploration & Production, Decommissioning and Low Carbon expertise to the global energy industry. Our highly regarded multidisciplinary reservoir, wells and facilities team is recognised worldwide for delivering high-quality, integrated technical support and innovative solutions across the full asset lifecycle.

We are looking to appoint a Production Technologist to join our team in Westhill, Aberdeen. This role will primarily support client projects through WellCAT and PROSPER modelling, well integrity assessments and well performance analysis.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide support across a range of projects, including:

• Perform well engineering design calculations (tubing stress analysis, casing stress analysis) to support new well design and existing operations.
• Analyse inflow performance, vertical lift performance, tubing performance, and well deliverability.
• Conduct nodal analysis to identify production constraints and optimisation opportunities.
• Forecast production performance and assess the impact of operational changes.
• Support well review and field review activities through well performance analysis, modelling and opportunity evaluation.
• Support field development planning and well delivery projects with well performance modelling and analytical support.
• Provide technical input to multidisciplinary asset and project teams.
• Support client workshops, technical reviews, and decision-making processes.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Ensure analyses are technically robust, clearly documented, and aligned with industry best practice.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through professional technical support.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and technically capable Production Technologist who enjoys hands-on modelling and analytical work and is keen to further develop their experience in well integrity and well performance applications. You will have relevant industry experience, a solid technical foundation and a collaborative approach to working with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven industry experience within an operator, consultancy, or service company environment.
• Experience managing technical work scopes, engaging directly with clients, and supporting successful project delivery.
• Proficiency in WellCAT and/or PROSPER.
• Experience with additional engineering software and integrated modelling tools would be advantageous, including MBAL/GAP, Reveal, OLGA, OliaSoft, IFM, i-DO, ANSYS Workbench, and other relevant well and production engineering applications.
• Strong technical report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their legal right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment.

Why Join Axis?

• Work on a broad range of upstream and energy-transition projects.
• Join a collaborative and highly respected technical consultancy.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Axis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, experience and business needs.

How to Apply

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Production Technologist – Aberdeen