Senior Wells Operations Engineer (OC)

Job Purpose

SITUATION IN ORGANIZATION

Reports to: Head Operations Center (N+1) and Offshore Area Manager (N+2)
Direct Reports (0):

JOB DIMENSIONS

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

Working on a rotational basis, 4 weeks on/4 weeks off, the Senior Well Operations Engineer (OC) is the key interface between the Offshore Production teams and the onshore Wells, Well Services and Maintenance support teams. He/She also may be required to stand-in offshore for the Production Supervisor as required

This position is based on a rotational scheme
 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Acting as the Focal Point in the NOC Operational Centre regarding all Well testing, monitoring, optimization and Well Integrity management activities.
• Provide support and development for Offshore Production personnel including OTL, Production Supervisor and CROs.
• Supporting offshore sites in the safe and efficient execution of all production operations and well maintenance/repair activities in order to maximize production volumes.
• Monitoring production and injection wells to ensure all well operations are carried out within agreed parameters and identify potential for formation damage/fracture during normal operations

ACTIVITIES

HSE

• Identify and report well integrity issues.
• Monitoring and feedback on wells approaching end of operational grace period.
• Participating in DGS/JSA processes to provide an independent operational perspective to offshore management.

Main Activities 

• Focal Point in the NOC Operational Centre for all well activity in the field
• Well network optimizing and troubleshooting 
• Monitoring gas lift setpoints to minimize slugging activity and to optimize Compression capacities.
• Monitoring Injection wells to maximize voidage replacement across the field 
• Provide feedback during operational downtime to maximize production rates while reducing flare.
• Following up and Optimizing the Site Production Performance by actively participating in the shortfall prevention / analyses, shutdown preparation / minimization and monitoring plant KPI
• Identifying opportunities for backflushing/acidizing underperforming wells to increase performance
• Interface with Offshore Operations with regards to well improvement, Planning and Isolation review
• Liaising between Offshore operations and T3 relating to well test program and any changes in order to maximize well production and providing correct data.
• Ensure well integrity follow-up with Well Services and monitor maintenance and valve testing activities.
• Participate as required with investigations into unplanned shutdown and participate in RCA process to reduce ongoing losses and eliminate repeated shortfall events 
• Offshore visits as required for inspections, training and familiarization.

Competencies

Education

Master’s (preferred) or Degree qualified

Experience

• Industry: Exposure to production or process engineering, preferably offshore 
• Operations: 10 years Operational Experience in Production environment with a minimum 2 years Offshore working experience
• Well-developed analysis and reporting skills 
• Valid Offshore Survival & Medical - for adhoc visits

Competencies and Behaviors:

• Understanding of Industry Process Safety guidelines and procedures
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both unaided and/or part of a team
• Flexible approach and proactive in looking for alternatives and solutions.
• Strong communication skills to ensure information is passed within teams onshore & offshore 
• The ability to work in a complex multicultural environment
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong IT background.