Specialist, Smart Field (Surface Facility)

Job purpose

Provide technical expertise, in coordination with Field Development Division, for optimizing the value of oil and gas fields' production and reservoir recovery through the introduction of real time dynamic modelling and effective monitoring to achieve balanced injection and production processes, including use of smart well completions to improve well surveillance.

Key accountabilities

Job specific:

• Prepares technical background and summaries related to Digital Oil Field (DOF) concept for specific operational issues, as assigned.
• Identifies and participates in the development of new technologies/solutions to improve operations practices. This includes evaluating the new technologies, selecting and recommending viable and appropriate solutions for implementation.
• Supports DOF programme related to rigless operations, testing and stimulation to ensure optimization of oil/gas producing wells, water supply and water/gas injection wells.
• Participates in the commissioning and implementation of field trials. Includes monitoring testing activities, evaluating performance and operational results, drafting evaluation report and recommendations.
• Surveys the market and identifies the most promising gas lift optimization techniques. Plans and implements pilot studies for proof of concept and proposes wide application if successful.
• Identifies with the Petroleum Development units the use of downhole pressure, temperature, and flow rate and downhole control valve to support the DOF concept in all fields.
• Provides necessary advice on remote monitoring, control and surveillance tools required for reservoir management and optimization of oil production, gas lift and gas injection.
• Initiates project TOR (Terms of Reference) and SOW (Scope of Work) for DOF applications and carries out technical evaluation for DOF projects.
• Maps out key production management processes and identifies tools and data required to optimize processes.

Generic accountabilities

Supervision

Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.

ADNOC

Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job.

Budgets

Provide input for preparation of the Unit / Divisional budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved budget and work plans to deliver objectives. Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, systems, processes & procedures

Implement approved Unit / Divisional policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with company and international standards.

Performance management

Contribute to the achievement of the approved performance objectives for the Unit / Division in line.

Innovation and continuous improvement

Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes. Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line.

Health, safety, environment (HSE) and sustainability

Comply with the ADNOC Onshore / ADNOC HSE procedure requirements. Report all incidents and occupational illnesses to line supervisor. If aware of any unsafe practice or condition, or if in any doubt about the safety of any situation, immediately consult their line supervisor. Carry out the emergency responsibilities in line with the respective roles as per the emergency plan.

Reports

Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for company management.

Communication & working relationship

Internal:

• Frequent contacts with technical units, Field Operations, support units and CITD.

External:

• Regular contacts with service providers, suppliers, contractors, manufacturers, ADNOC and other OPCOs.

Qualifications, experience, knowledge & skills

Minimum qualification

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum experience & knowledge & skills

10 years' experience in petroleum engineering including workover, completion, well testing and production operations.