Senior Production Methods Engineer

Senior Production Methods Engineer

Working Location

Esbjerg, Denmark
Full Time Onshore
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Contract Type

Residential - Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12 Months

Department

FOPS - Production Support
Line Manager: Production Methods Lead

Scope of Work

• HSE
  • Initiate, prepare, coordinate and participate in ad-hoc Risk Assessments with either major risks department or offshore when identified as urgent support to offshore.
  • Follow up on daily environmental figures including identifying bad actors. Initiate and participate in task forces if deep dive is needed to identify/solve the issue.
  • Ensure discharge permit is updated when new products must be discharged (test trial, temporary substitution, or restart after long term shut in).
  • Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, DGS etc.
  • Interface between offshore and onshore to nominate/identify offshore participants.
  • Participate in HIPO investigation when requested.
  • Assist with procedure roll-out on site.
• Projects
  • Participate in project meetings when daily operation is impacted by a project that must be executed.
• Calculate Shortfalls
  • Optimize down-time duration by, e.g., finding temporary solutions.
  • Liaise with Procurement when urgent materials are needed. This includes identifying parts and vendors for supply or repair.
  • Create break-in and ensure parts are shipped offshore as fast as possible when identified.
• Safety Critical Equipment
  • Inflow- and HIPPS test.
  • Follow up with PFAC to ensure none are overdue.
  • Identify opportunities to execute tests to minimize production losses.
  • ESDV BDV compliance.
• RFM Responsibility
  • Raise and comment when needed according to procedure.
• Procedure
  • Development of minor procedures for urgent use.
  • Participate with operational experience when needed by TIER 2.
  • Forward input to TIER 2 for procedure updates.
• Shut Down Planning
  • Identify and align Shutdown activities across departments (Inspection, Corrosion, Maintenance).
  • Identify driver scope for planning phase.
  • Address and highlight extension of FFS's if possible or include in SD scope.
• Work Program
  • FFS Coordination.
  • During daily operation, identify tasks that can be coordinated to optimize production, including inter-platform coordination (DUCSAT, Well service / Well performance).
• General
  • Serve as Deputy when Smart Lead is out of office.
  • Interface with several departments onshore.
  • Drive operational optimization and performance (Water inj -OIW, Fuel, Flare, liftgas, chemicals).
  • Participate in RCA as required.
  • Main interface between offshore and onshore in production and operational matters.
  • Support offshore to escalate topics and access support from the best competent people.
  • Review plans and attend planning meetings, e.g., 5W planning meetings.
  • Identify improvement opportunities in daily operations and ad-hoc situations.
  • Focus on supporting offshore in achieving operational KPIs.
  • Provide first diagnostics and first-line assistance to offshore as needed.
  • Contribute to SIMOPS dossiers, Standing Instructions, Derogation Requests, P&ID Line Marking Up, Isolation Plans, Flushing Procedures, Inerting Procedures, Operating Procedures, etc.
  • Lead production-related initiatives/minor projects.
  • Coach, train, and support Production Methods Engineers.
  • Provide Tier 1 assistance to site.
  • Support DGS and Integrity Management.
  • Support the Derogation Process.

Requirements

• Qualification Level
  Bachelor's or equivalent level
• Technical Skills
  • Understanding P&ID, Vendor and construction drawings/documentation
  • Strong process understanding
  • MS Office package
  • SAP knowledge
  • Analytical analysis (Root Cause Analysis)
• Behavioral Competencies
  • Ability to connect with peers in office and at site
  • Logical thinking and creative problem-solving
  • Ability to work in transvers
  • Change management skills
  • Strong focus on HSE
  • Ability to work with cultural differences
  • Analytical and methodical mindset
• Language Skills
  • Danish
  • English
• Certification
  Bachelors - Master degree in Science / Petroleum Engineering or equivalent.
• Specific Knowledge
  • High and broad level of operational knowledge
  • Knowledge in various disciplines: Maintenance, Fabric Maintenance, Inspection, Project, Operation, Wells
  • High level knowledge of procedures, guidelines, processes, company rules, technical standards
• Level of Experience
  10+ years experience in Oil & Gas industry, ideally with background as Production Superintendent or similar offshore exposure.