Production Engineer

Our client, a large oil and gas operator is currently seeking a Production Engineer to work in their office in Aberdeen. This is an onshore core role within the company and is expected to be required on an ongoing long-term basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Support

* Provide direct technical support to site operations and SMART room personnel, ensuring continuous, cost-effective improvement of process equipment in support of well interventions and trials, ultimately contributing to production optimisation.
* Analyse and resolve production and process issues using appropriate diagnostic techniques, liaising with Asset Field Operations, Performance & Growth, and SHE departments, as well as NN+ Technical Authorities and third-party specialists where required.

Production Performance

* Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of asset production procedures.
* Support process optimisation initiatives and contribute to opportunities within the 2-year production optimisation plan.
* Engage effectively with Technical Authorities to ensure alignment on technical decisions.
* Manage derogation processes efficiently where required.
* Support the development and implementation of production management processes.
* Ensure strict adherence to the highest health and safety standards, in line with company policies and procedures.

Production Opportunity Process

* Contribute to the opportunity maturation process and maintain the opportunity register, including:

* Identification of opportunities and potential threats
* Ranking of opportunities using the RFM process where applicable
* Close-out of opportunities with clear demonstration of value delivered
* Capturing lessons learned and promoting knowledge sharing

* Actively participate in identifying production optimisation opportunities, with a focus on production, process, and flow assurance.
* Perform and/or lead studies for optimisation opportunities, managing associated process or multi-discipline modifications.
* Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive RFM dossiers, ensuring effective handover to Asset Field Operations teams or third-party engineering contractors for detailed design and implementation.

Production Performance Tracking

* Provide input to production performance tracking and demonstrate value generated from activities.
* Monitor costs and ensure expenditures remain within approved budgets.
* Support and coordinate activities within the Production Optimisation team, applying continuous improvement methodologies.

Digital Production Optimisation Solutions

* Contribute to the development and implementation of digital solutions that enhance production optimisation.

Innovation

* Benchmark against industry standards and remain at the forefront of innovation in production and process technologies.
* Drive and accelerate the implementation of value-adding solutions.

Management of Third-Party Vendors

In coordination with Asset Project Engineers and Contract Representatives:

* Prepare scopes of work for third-party vendors and consultancy services covering study and modification activities.
* Participate in technical bid evaluations of third-party proposals.
* Support the preparation of SAP requisitions for procurement of materials and external services.
* Manage interfaces between third parties and site operations teams.
* Monitor progress of third-party studies, design, and engineering activities to ensure timely and cost-effective resolution of production, safety, and integrity issues.
* Track costs and ensure all expenditures remain within budget limits.

REQUIREMENTS

* Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Proven experience within the oil and gas sector, ideally in process, production, or refining environments.
* Strong understanding of onshore and offshore process and production systems, including flow assurance, industry standards, and relevant specifications.

Management & Interpersonal Skills

* Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive and flexible approach.
* Able to use initiative effectively, delivering results and responding positively to challenges and ad hoc requests.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong team player, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
* Committed to continuous improvement, with a focus on identifying solutions and driving better ways of working.
* Demonstrates and promotes company values and vision, with a positive and adaptable approach to change.