This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology. The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a senior Petroleum Engineer specializing in Gas Production to join our esteemed Gas Production Engineering Division within the Northern Area Production Engineering & Well Services Department at This Company. This role offers experienced engineers the unique opportunity to develop and manage world-class fields. As a part of our Production Engineering Department in Northern Area, Saudi Arabia, you will be responsible for overseeing some of the world\'s largest offshore gas wells.

Our production engineers handle cutting-edge high-pressure/temperature, high-rate gas wells and fields equipped with advanced technologies, specialized downhole equipment, and surface production facilities. The ideal candidate should possess proficient skills in gas production engineering, and expert knowledge in one of the following specialties: Wellheads, Well Completions, Well Control, Well Interventions, or Flow Assurance. In addition to typical production engineering duties, this role involves providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice and guidance to the business in one of these five specialties.

This position is integral to the Northern Area Production Engineering Department and will engage with leaders and experts from various upstream business units of This Company, acting as a technical consultant in gas production engineering. If you are a highly skilled professional seeking a challenging and rewarding role, we invite you to join us in managing these exceptional gas wells and contributing to the continued success of our operations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert technical advice to Northern Area Oil Operations (NAOO) Management on best practices for one of the five specialties listed above.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing technical leadership and advice to the engineering community in one of the five specialties listed above.
• Conduct engineering studies to resolve complex technical problems that may occur in one of the specialties listed above.
• Review and evaluate the capabilities of vendors and contractors to determine their acceptability to perform major services for Gas Wells and facilities.
• Undertake special assignments requiring extensive technical experience.
• Provide production guidelines for the safe operation of high-pressure, high-rate gas wells to meet high gas demand while maintaining well integrity.
• Perform production optimization activities to ensure reliability and optimum well performance.
• Lead the technical review of procedures to ensure efficient/economic project delivery.
• Champion new technologies aimed at improving well productivity and streamlining efficiency.
• Conduct seminars; prepare manuals, mentor, and train young engineers and operating personnel.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Represent This Company in external technical contacts with consultants and vendors, etc.
• Participate in technical societies and groups.
• Write papers for peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements:

• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
• BS degree in engineering, and M.S. or PhD in engineering is desirable.
• Professional Engineer license or registration is also desirable.
• 15+ years of related engineering experience, including at least 3+ years related to HP/HT Gas field (i.e. Wellheads, Well Completions, Well Control, Well Interventions, and Flow Assurance).
• Achieved industry recognition in the specialized area through activities in professional societies and industrial organizations such as SPE, NACE, etc.
• Technical publications are valued, but in-depth practical experience is paramount.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly with specialists in producing operations, reservoir management, well intervention, and drilling.
• Demonstrated ability to apply industry standards in the specialties listed above.

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