Engineer, Petroleum

Job Purpose Analyze, interpret field data and carry out studies to provide petroleum engineering support on activities such as well testing, well completion and workover, stimulation, wireline, sampling and production logging with the objective to improving and maintaining well performance

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

  • Generates completion conceptual and define completion requirements in line with the production/injection strategy for the wells.
  • Evaluate and perform Artificial Lift Design for Oil Producers. Finalize Well Testing Strategy, Monitor and Evaluate the testing results.
  • Monitor well’s performance on daily basis, diagnose associated issues and evaluate optimization opportunities.
  • Perform Nodal Analysis for Production System Optimization. Aids Reservoir Teams in designing and performing pressure transient analysis.
  • Monitor Drilling Activities; communicate concerns to drilling and provide technical support for smooth running of operations.
  • Create and maintain database for wells covering all operational job details, data acquired, well tests, pressure history and optimization work performed. Ensure the agreed plan for the wells is being followed and highlight any deviations required.
  • Recommend and plans special tests or test runs of projects prior to recommending field wide or reservoir implementation.
  • Coordinate the investigation of problems related to production technology and recommend appropriate solutions. Includes the use of new equipment, logging/ testing/ production techniques, studies.
  • Prepare the available production and injection potential on monthly basis based on flow test results, Rig Activity Bar Chart and Hook-up & Commissioning schedule.
  • Establish order of priority of opening depleted wells to obtain required field offtake, taking into consideration the reservoir constraints and injection/production balance ratio.
Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2) Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision

  • Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
  • Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
Budgets
  • Provide input for preparation of the Department/ Section budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
  • Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
  • Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Department / Section’s work programs in line with Company and International standards.
  • Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
Performance Management
  • Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section in line with the Company Performance framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
  • Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
  • Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
  • Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices
Reports
  • Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management
Generic Accountabilities (continue) Internal Communications & Working Relationships

Contact with line Manager/ peers and other employees within the company/Group as required

External Communications & Working Relationships

Contact with external parties including consultants, third party service providers, and government agencies as required

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills 6 or more years of experience in all aspects of Petroleum Engineering Operations.

Professional Certifications

As applicable

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort Minimal

Work Environment A/C environment, could be exposed to the prevailing weather conditions like heat, humidity and dust during occasional site visits.

Additional Details

Job Family / Sub Family:Operations / Exploration & Development Operations
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