Job Description

Job Reference: 201418

Upstream

Start Date:

30/11/2025

Applications close on:

30/11/2025

Contract Type:

Contract

Country:

Kuwait

Discipline:

Production

Job Contact:

louise.davies@visuna.com

Job Advert: Facilities Engineer - Congested Oilfield

Location:

Kuwait

Industry:

Oil & Gas

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled

Facilities Engineer

to join our team and support the design, optimization, and operation of facilities in

congested oilfield environments

. This role is critical to ensuring safe, efficient, and high-performance operations across complex production systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Design & Development:

Design and develop oil and gas facilities, including production platforms, pipelines, processing plants, and storage infrastructure tailored to congested oilfields.

Space Optimization:

Optimize facility layouts to maximize space usage, minimize congestion, and maintain safe operational standards.

Debottlenecking & Performance Optimization:

Identify constraints and implement debottlenecking solutions to enhance production capacity. Use surface network models to diagnose throughput limitations and prioritize improvements.

Flow Assurance:

Implement effective flow assurance strategies (thermal management, chemical dosing, etc.) to sustain production in constrained flowlines.

Maintenance & Operations Support:

Develop and execute maintenance plans to ensure reliable and efficient facility operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with reservoir and production engineering teams to align network models with reservoir forecasts and facility capabilities.

Essential Competencies

Technical Expertise:

Strong background in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering principles, with specific experience in facility design and operations within congested oilfields.

Problem-Solving:

Ability to tackle complex engineering challenges and deliver robust optimization solutions.

Project Management:

Proven ability to manage projects from initial concept through execution, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

Communication Skills:

Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's Degree:

Required in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.

Professional Certifications:

Credentials in project management or specialized engineering disciplines are an advantage.

Technical Skills

Engineering Software:

Strong proficiency in simulation and analysis tools, including:

+

Network Modelling:

PIPESIM, Nexsus, GAP, Prosper
+

Flow Assurance:

OLGA, LedaFlow, Multiflash, PVTSim
+

Design & Analysis:

CAD, CAESAR II, CFD tools

Facility Design:

Experience designing and laying out production platforms, pipelines, and processing plants for space-constrained environments.

Space Optimization:

Knowledge of best practices for maximizing facility efficiency and safety in congested footprints.

Debottlenecking:

Demonstrated ability to identify and implement solutions to boost throughput and operational efficiency.

Benefit of Working with Visuna?

A dedicated member of the team responsible for your placements and welfare Some of the best day rates in the industry FREE worldwide insurance and Medevac cover whist on a Placement 24/7 access to our specialist support team Assistance and advice on a range of business topics FREE access to our Competency Scheme * Increased exposure to potential clients and more placement opportunities