Position: Senior Field Development Engineer
Client: International Oil and Gas Operator
Location of Role: Copenhagen (Virum) or Esbjerg, Denmark
Contract Type: Annually Renewable Contract
Duration of Contract: ASAP for 1 year (Possibility of further extension)
Overview:
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Field Development Engineer for our client, a leading International Oil and Gas Operator. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Projects & Engineering Department and support the execution of offshore development and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects in Denmark. You will play a key role in the design, planning, and execution of projects, ensuring alignment across multiple disciplines and leading external engineering contractors to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and mature field development concepts for offshore projects.
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Prepare technical requirements and scope of work for external engineering contractors and services.
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Lead and guide external engineering contractors in the completion of technical reports and detailed design.
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Support other development projects and onshore/offshore CCS projects.
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Provide high-level cost and schedule input for the facilities portion of the project, collaborating with other functions and departments.
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Contribute to consent and permit applications, including EIA (Environmental Impact Assessments) and PDO (Project Development Optimizations) applications.
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Work closely with production engineering and technical safety teams to ensure fit-for-purpose solutions in projects.
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Provide process engineering discipline support throughout the Define and Execute stages of projects.
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Contribute process engineering input to asset hazard identification studies (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA, QRA).
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Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders including SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality), Projects, Subsurface, Drilling, Operations, and Commercial teams to facilitate collaboration in resolving technical issues.
Requirements:
Experience and Skills:
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10+ years of experience in offshore oil and gas field development engineering, with a focus on feasibility studies and cross-disciplinary integration.
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Proven track record in defining scope of work for external studies and detailed design, as well as managing engineering contractors.
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Extensive experience as a process engineer within the oil and gas industry or similar sectors.
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Experience with UniSim, HYSYS, or similar process simulation software.
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Strong knowledge of industry standards, rules, and regulations, particularly in the North Sea and offshore developments.
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Familiarity with Danish rules and regulations for offshore oil and gas development is beneficial.
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Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, with strong collaboration and communication skills to resolve complex technical challenges.
Education and Certifications:
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BSc/MSc degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
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Relevant industry certifications or training in field development and offshore engineering is an advantage.
Why Apply?
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading International Oil and Gas Operator and contribute to high-profile offshore development and CCS projects in Denmark. You will have the chance to work on industry-leading projects, leveraging your expertise in process engineering while collaborating with top professionals across the organization.
This contract position offers excellent career prospects, with the potential for further extensions and development within the company. Apply now and become part of a dynamic team at the forefront of energy transition projects.