West African Exploration and Production Company (WAEP) is an indigenous energy company focused on the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbon resources across West Africa. Headquartered in Lagos State, Nigeria, WAEP is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions through industry best practices, technological innovation, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship.
The company operates with a strong focus on integrity, safety, professionalism, and corporate responsibility while contributing to energy security and economic growth across the region.
Job Title: Crude Sales Officer
Company: West African Exploration and Production Company (WAEP)
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Oil and Gas / Energy
Experience: 8–12 years
Role Purpose
The Crude Sales Officer will support and coordinate crude oil sales, lifting operations, commercial documentation, and performance reporting to ensure timely, compliant, and value-focused execution of the company’s crude marketing and sales activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support crude sales planning, nomination, lifting, and allocation activities in accordance with approved commercial arrangements.
- Prepare and coordinate crude sales documentation, lifting schedules, nominations, invoices, and related records.
- Monitor production availability, entitlement, cargo schedules, and lifting performance in collaboration with Operations and Finance.
- Support the evaluation of crude pricing, differentials, market information, and commercial opportunities.
- Reconcile lifted volumes, sales quantities, pricing, and commercial records with relevant internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate with buyers, terminals, shipping and marine teams, partners, and other stakeholders on lifting execution.
- Monitor contractual obligations and promptly escalate potential deviations, demurrage exposure, or scheduling conflicts.
- Ensure compliance with applicable procedures, controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Support effective management of operational and commercial risks.
- Maintain responsive and effective coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to cost, reliability, revenue, and performance improvement initiatives as applicable.
- Prepare periodic sales, lifting, revenue, and market-performance reports for management.
- Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, internal control, and applicable crude marketing requirements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timeliness and quality of assigned deliverables.
- Accuracy and completeness of records and reporting.
- Compliance with applicable procedures, controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Effective management of operational and commercial risks.
- Stakeholder responsiveness and coordination.
- Contribution to cost, reliability, revenue, or performance improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 8–12 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
Core Competencies
- Crude oil sales and lifting.
- Commercial contracts.
- Pricing and market analysis.
- Volume and revenue reconciliation.
- Stakeholder coordination.
- Commercial risk awareness.
- Reporting and analytics.
- Oil and gas industry knowledge.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online using the link below:
Application Closing Date: 7th October, 2026.