Engineer, Electrical Submersible Pump
Job Purpose
Supervises electrical submersible pumps (ESP) related equipment selection and lifecycle, maintenance and pull/run operations; which includes performance analysis, backup inventory and troubleshooting with required operations site support.
Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)
Carries out regular ESP related performance surveys, updates model and submits to senior support engineer (ESP).
Develops ESP simulation and equipment size/selection before installation.
Attends and provides technical support for troubleshooting/failure analysis on ESP related subsurface and surface equipment.
Supervises and directs the execution of planned and breakdown work-over for ESP related water supply/oil artificial lift wells, repairs for all ESP strings, relevant surface and subsurface equipment in assigned fields.
Prepares pulling hoists movement plans, retrieves drilling workover schedule for artificial lift work-over activities and required equipment/parts.
Sets priorities and endorses hot and/or cold work permit in conjunction with operations.
Ensures availability of adequate manpower, materials, spares, tools and test equipment guided by standard procedures.
Provides technical direction to subordinates on fault finding diagnoses and repairs.
Inspects work progress/completed work through site visits and/or review of work records to ensure proper and timely execution.
Adjusts work schedules to accommodate urgently required work and follows up receipt of work orders upon completion of repairs procedures.
Supervises the operation of pulling hoists (mobile rig) and associated machinery and equipment.
Orders spares and materials as necessary and controls the inventory of consumables, tools, test equipment and lifting tackle.
Schedules and supervises day-to-day workshop activities to ensure the proper utilization of manpower and equipment. Assesses priorities and provides instructions for any special procedures, standards and materials required.
Monitors and follows up to ensure all work is carried out to high technical and safety standards in all workshop disciplines.
Issues hot and cold work permits and applies for excavation permits as required; this includes initiating or compiling, approving and passing to operations for countersigning; signs off jointly with operations upon job completion.
Updates equipment and ESP strings records by inputting activities in the maintenance management system.
Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)
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Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)
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Generic Accountabilities
Supervision
Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
Budgets
Provide input for preparation of the department/section budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved budget and work plans to deliver section objectives.
Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
Implement approved department/section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the department/section’s work programs in line with company and international standards.
Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
Performance Management
Contribute to the achievement of the approved performance objectives for the department/section in line with the company performance framework.
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 with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures and controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC code of practices.
Reports
Provide inputs to prepare section MIS and progress reports for company management.
Internal Communications & Working Relationships
Contact with line manager, peers and other employees within the company/group as required.
External Communications & Working Relationships
Contact with external parties including consultants, third party service providers, and government agencies as required.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor degree in mechanical, electrical or petroleum engineering.
Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills
6 years of experience in related discipline at an oil/gas producing company.
Professional Certifications
As applicable.
Work Condition, Physical Effort & Work Environment
Physical effort: Minimal
Work environment: Air-conditioned environment, could be exposed to prevailing weather conditions like heat, humidity and dust during occasional site visits.
Additional Details
Job family / sub family: Operational support / operational support services.