Senior Petroleum Engineering Specialist

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Job ID

WS/3237


Position

Senior Petroleum Engineering Specialist


Type

Contract


Remuneration

Tax Free Day Rate including accommodation, Flight...


Location

United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi


Open To

ALL Nationalities


Start Date


Overview
URGENT – Expression of interests (EOI) urgently required - Our Client is completing a Tender for Services – EOI’s needed by Friday 5th of August. An extension may be granted but we are keen to receive your application asap.

Our client, a global Company focused on providing technology and engineering solutions seeks a Senior Petroleum Engineering Specialist to support their oil operator client with their ongoing initiatives for Gas Production enhancement & sustainability, all which are designed to lay the foundation for the following corporate strategies:
  • Gas production growth
  • UAE’s strategic objective of Gas & Condensate self sufficiency
  • Maximize Gas and Condensate recovery
  • Mature Gas resources and reserves

In this role, you will
  • Provide adequate experience in Coil tubing drilling, smart well completion and rig-less intervention.
  • Build skills in advanced acid stimulation and smart well completion
  • Expertise in Lower completion / drilling, RMP with related field operations activities
  • Evaluate current issues involving well performance, operational procedures, well design, well integrity, and advise on recommended solutions
  • Investigate / propose relevant technologies toward maximizing value
  • Present high level Cost optimization (CAPEX & OPEX) associated with implementation timeline, candidates selection criteria, resources required, and value creation


There are many different phases to this project, ranging from identifying the current challenges of operations, building a mitigation matrix, exploring new technologies to enhance gas well deliverability, to field implementations.


Responsibilities
In this role, you will deliver the following:

  • Progress reporting on bi-weekly basis according to the study timeline duration and according to milestones.
  • Written technical report and presentation detailing for main areas of:
  • Highlighting any gaps and focus areas improving business and ensure maximizing profitability
  • Advanced Production Technology & Incremental production opportunities
  • Successful Technologies for improving well performance
  • Relevant proposed pilot configuration, schedule, expected results and success criteria
  • Recommend technical best practices, benchmarked with industry leaders
  • Build mitigation plans to accelerate applying the unique solutions for the current and expected challenges
  • Apply the assessed solutions in a pilot wells whenever feasible
  • Investigate at high level the costs (CAPEX & OPEX) associated with the projects
  • Propose way forward to reduce costs and improve value
  • Provide day to day reservoir and petroleum engineering coaching to UAE national
  • Knowledge Transfer by product to the study team members.



Preferences
Preferences: The successful candidate will have:
  • Experience/familiarity of UAE Assets and Oil & Gas Fields Development challenges highly desired.
  • 20+ years of experience of petroleum and operation activities essential.
  • Broad expertise in Petroleum Engineering aspects
  • Strong knowledge in the following areas:
    • Coiled tubing drilling and related technologies
    • Advanced Smart well completion
    • Advanced Acid Stimulation
    • Acid Fracture and related activities
  • Expertise in Lower completion / drilling, RMP with related field operations activities essential.
  • Experience optimizing complex field development plans for giant oil and gas fields essential.
  • Experience leading independent project reviews, Technology evaluation etc. essential
  • Special skills in resolving special problems (e.g. operation challenges, Tight Reservoir Development, production enhancement) essential
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with Company’s engineers and service providers
  • Can work independently and suggest innovative ideas to improve and enhance the solution
  • Experience in developing Standard Operating Procedures for oil and gas reservoirs
  • Previous experience working Middle East assets desired.
  • Strong interpersonal skills –ability to relay technical knowledge and concepts in a coherent and friendly manner.
  • Fluency in English essential. Arabic advantageous



Other Information
Package: TAX Free 18 Month Contract - Attractive Day Rate is on offer, which includes accommodation, flight. VISA organised….

PS. Your Cover Letter in support of your application, should outline a) why you feel you may be particularly suited to this position (i.e. relevant skills/experience and education) b) your availability and c) your day rate expectations.


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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1411951
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned