Drilling and workover allow us to renew our reserves and extend the life of our fields.

Our teams prepare, explore and execute high quality well operations, from drilling to workover and well services activities. The safety of our operations is our highest priority.

We are extremely passionate and committed to successfully delivering innovative integrated projects.

If you’re technically skilled and enjoy working in a team to solve complex problems, this may be the career for you.

“Being involved in well operations is exciting and challenging. Although skills and experience help, having the right attitude is the key to success."

We need highly proficient engineering leads on our new projects.

As part of the Projects team, you will be asked to conceptualise, design, build and commission the infrastructure needed to deliver our production. Organisation is key here, as you’ll be responsible for the careful development of a dedicated schedule and budget.

Other Projects roles, like process Engineer and structural Engineer, offer technical solutions in the design of our different installations, both old and new.

Draftsmen allow the technical team to visualise in 3D the implementation of adequate solutions. Our technical team on site include: Pipefitters, as well as, electrical and instrumentation Supervisors, who execute the plan and make it come to life.

All these roles are perfect for those who are curious about everything – our people take on a wide scope of work and manage a variety of different challenges with support from our specialists.

Perenco’s focus is to stay pragmatic and deliver fit-for-purpose and secure solutions, and we need our Projects teams to constantly work towards making these solutions better every day.

“The most satisfying part of my job is the opportunity to see bespoke concepts we’ve developed come to life in a very short amount of time. For example in Brazil, in less than 2 years, we multiplied our production five-fold through inspection/engineering leading the life extension of an abandoned pipeline 100 metres underwater. Each project is customised to meet specific needs.”

Marcelo Da Rocha Lopes,

Projects and Subsea Integrity Coordinator

The safety of people and the environment comes first. And it can only be assured by having a rigorous mindset and strict technical guidance.

The QHSE Engineer, who has a broad technical background, helps our operational departments in the anticipation and prevention of environmental and operational issues.

Our QHSE team members should be familiar with the basics of offshore and onshore oil exploitation. They are the ones who ensure prevention measures are respected on all of our sites. They are also responsible for monitoring risk management and disseminating good practice by developing direct technical assistance, training sessions and organising emergency exercises.

These roles require general knowledge in oil and gas operations, as well as in mechanics, electricity and logistical resources. Candidates should be able to supervise and train teams.

We’re also looking for people who are curious about the ins and outs of our business and interested in learning more about how we operate.

“We do everything possible to anticipate and mitigate risks, so that our sites are safe for our workers and our operations are respectful of the environment. The greatest satisfaction in what I do is seeing that our operations are well conducted in a safely manner, and our sites are well maintained and safe.”

Chris-Armand Assame Metou,

QHSE Manager

Where others see a mature field with declining production, we see a challenge and endless opportunities to unlock potential from these assets.

Operations is at the heart of our business, improving our production, optimising costs and above all guaranteeing our assets function safely.

Indispensable to these efforts are our field Engineers, who coordinate with artificial lift Engineers and petroleum Engineers to ensure all the different moving parts of production run smoothly and safely.

They’re responsible for finding smart solutions that keep our wells performing at optimum levels of production and safety.

Assisted by support teams including chemical, integrity and maintenance people, along with experienced technicians, they will ensure the proper maintenance and also extend the life of subsea equipment, structures, platform topsides and distribution networks.

More than anything else, operations teams share a bold and innovative mindset that helps them tackle new challenges every day.

“One of the keys to success in operations is boldness and knowledge that drives your ability to innovate, embrace change and move forward. You need to have a confident mindset that allows you to think outside the box and find a specific solution far from standard industry models.”

Bessem Korbi,

Technical & Operations Manager

Excellent maintenance helps to guarantee the reliability and safety on our sites, which in turn supports the completion of our projects. This department is essential to our operational success.

Our sites need to be sustainable and secure to ensure that they perform to the best of their ability.

The team covers mechanics, electricity, automation and instrumentation, making sure production stays consistent.

We’re looking for self-starters who are curious, eager to learn and able to take on responsibilities to secure and optimise our systems.

“You have to pay attention to the smallest details to work in maintenance. We work on nearly every aspect of the installations, often in complex environments so we need to guarantee the highest level of safety. That’s why communication and teamwork are so important.”

Jean-Roger Kock,

Maintenance Leader

If it’s life at sea you’re looking for, we have plenty of roles for you.

Our team is comprised of marine Engineers who head up dedicated projects and fleet follow-up. Marine Engineers provide technical support and solutions for all offshore marine projects.

Tasks include monitoring the tanker fleet to keep it in top working order and managing offshore crude oil transfer between ships.

In subsidiaries with a Floating Storage Unit, former merchant navy Officers serve as mechanical Engineers in charge of engine room operations or as deck Officers in charge of the ship’s safety and cargo handling operations.


Subsidiaries also work with the diving team, which conducts submarine inspections and repairs.

“You need to be proactive and well-organised when working on the open sea. It’s an unpredictable environment and the right attitude coupled with good technical knowledge of ships will ensure a successful operation with no issues.”

Maiwenn Mercel,

Marine Engineer

You support the delivery of our projects across the globe. Teamwork and communication are key across these roles.

No two days will be the same and you’ll be expected to travel out to sites if that’s part of your remit.

Administration & Finance, Accounting, Cost Control, Treasury, Tax, Partner relations…
Technical knowledge and good communication skills will help you thrive, as we’re a very international and multicultural environment.

The Human Resources (HR) Department manages recruitment, career management, internal communications, CSR, payroll and training. Across the board, the team’s main objective is to give special attention to each employee and support them individually in their career development.

The IT Department steers, organises, manages and maintains the infrastructure and information system. This department is working closely with our operations teams. IT Engineers and Technicians are experts in computers and in telecommunications networks that operate regularly on our sites around the world. The teams also work on recovery projects during acquisitions.

The Legal Department helps with drafting and negotiation of operational and transactional contracts. Another important role is liaising with management on contractual and corporate matters, as well as supervising all litigation and compliance matters.

The ultimate challenge of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) is to guarantee that the procurement and logistic chains are perfectly in line with Operations’needs. We work closely with our suppliers and freight forwarders around the globe to streamline the process through to the final destination.

“Comparing what we do at Perenco with the majors is like comparing what an artisan does with mass production. One is offering made-to-measure, the other is painting with a broad brush.”

Jean-Emmanuel Bilong,

SAP MM Functional Specialist

At Perenco, we take a holistic approach to oil and gas, intervening from Exploration all the way through to Decommissioning. At every step, we want to master the individual tasks that are needed to complete that journey.

That’s how we approach Decommissioning.

Even if our objective is to continue with production as much as possible, when the time comes to return the exploitation area to its original state, we are prepared.
Taking care of decommissioning ourselves is a responsible approach and puts sustainability at the centre of our operations.

If you crave a technical challenge and are looking for a meaningful job, this could be the department for you.

Our teams create ad hoc, patented and innovative solutions, ranging from the plugging of wells, the clean-up of installations, as well as the removal and the recycling of massive existing structures.

We’re looking for out-of-the-box thinkers with technical know-how who are up for a challenge and eager to explore a burgeoning new branch of our industry.

“One of the most satisfying parts of working in this new branch of the oil and gas industry is helping to restore the environment after decades of operations. It’s not just about being technically skilled, but being creative enough to come up with innovative solutions to each individual project.”

Rainier Verhulst,

General Manager Petrodec