Specialist - Petroleum Asset eXcellence

McKinsey & Company is seeking a Specialist in Petroleum Asset eXcellence for their Lagos office. The role involves working with energy companies to enhance operational performance and support transformation initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and over 7 years of experience in oil and gas, focusing on areas like reservoir management and operational improvement. The position requires strong communication skills and a proven track record in change management.
Your Growth You will be based out of our Lagos office and will be part of the Petroleum Asset eXcellence (PAX) unit within McKinsey's Oil & Gas practice.

You will work as a team member for specific client energy operations, and transformation and improvement programs with direct contact to key members of client organizations. You will develop and provide recommendations based on the findings and support and coach clients in driving implementation and change.

You will work with energy companies on their full spectrum of activities, from capturing the full potential of their upstream reserves and assets, to supporting in building their new businesses (e.g. Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage/CCUS, hydrogen) in the energy transition.

Your ImpactYou will support our client teams by providing them with energy-specific expertise, directly contributing to increasing the value of energy assets and turning around operational performance.

As a specialist in this field, you will be a part of McKinsey's renowned advisory, which comprises specialized expertise in reservoir/well management, drilling, production optimization, onshore/offshore operations, and energy transition/decarbonization. You will be part of a passionate team that enables the Petroleum Asset eXcellence (PAX) unit to integrate with the existing asset team to address current business and performance challenges, to maximize and realize the intrinsic value of the asset, while improving capabilities and sustaining change.

In addition to being an advisor, you will participate in, or at times lead, key internal knowledge-building initiatives as well as conferences and client workshops.

Your qualifications and skills
• Undergraduate degree preferably in engineering or closely related specialty; master's degree or PhD is extremely advantageous
• 7+ years of experience working within an oil & gas company, either at an operator or service provider/OFSC Upstream focused (e.g., reservoir engineering, production optimization, drilling, completions, well intervention and services and facilities)
• Strong business insight and impressive career development; outstanding performance track record
• Proven track record of participating in or leading successful change management projects with a focus on capability building
• Experience participating in or leading an operational improvement projects
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills