Senior Front-End Well Engineer at a Leading Upstream Oil & Gas Company

We are a leading Upstream Oil & Gas Company with active operatorship of prolific blocks. As a result of our current expansion and development programs, we are seeking to engage experienced, passionate, intelligent and resourceful Professionals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Front-End Well Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Description 

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing all front-end engineering support, i.e., from pre-initiation to Concept Selection, Pre-FEED activities, Front End Engineering Design (FEED) packages, and often times Post-FEED/Detailed Engineering Design essential for seamless execution of ongoing and future Oil & Gas field development plans.
• Responsible for integration of pre-FEED projects within the Company. The Pre-FEED activities include pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, Basis of Design, Scope of Work, etc.  As such, manages the overall Project Front-End Engineering Integration.
• Responsible for integrating all discipline contributions into the overall technical design concept.
• This includes integration with upstream development, oil/gas processing, utilities, asset hydrocarbon evacuation, downstream facilities, and various engineering discipline studies, R&D, etc., spanning Revamp, Brownfield and Greenfield projects.

Qualifications and Key Accountabilities

• Formulate development concepts for new field developments and major modifications, determining the optimum commercial/business solution, in support of the asset, exploration, and commercial business plans.
• Expert in early stages of development and identify, screen, and develop alternative development options. Ensure opportunities and projects are well defined and framed so that they can be executed within realistic budgets and timeframes.
• Participate in opportunity framing workshops for production system optimization and debottlenecking opportunities which may involve an external facilitator.
• Carry out (or give input in, if carried out by others) multi-discipline studies in support of development options while considering the input of other functions into development plans.
• Coordinate engineering data and inputs required during Asset Acquisition/New Business Development.
• Lead new business development activities, functional initiatives, training, engineering technology needs, manage internal and external technical work performed by specialist consultancies.

Front-End Engineering Management:

• Plan, Initiate, Coordinate and Manage all Front-End Engineering phase activities for a project.
• Manage Front-end Study from initiation to close-out activities, including preparation of hold lists, clearing cost commitments, cash commitments, and capturing "lessons learned."
• Manage the technical evaluation/due diligence study for new asset development or acquisition exercise.
• Single point accountable to the Corporate Engineering Manager for all aspects of front-end engineering coordination and management for the assigned areas or significant work scopes. Consults with the Head of Discipline Engineering and Corporate Engineering Manager as required.
• Ensure that all front-end engineering-related HSE issues have been addressed and systems are in place to manage the same.

Engineering Process Management:

• Formulate and lead the development of engineering concepts, front-end for in-field and near-field opportunities and infrastructural projects associated with existing producing assets to sustain and increase oil and gas production. Understand, assemble, and coordinate all of the disciplines, specialties, and 3rd party consultants that front-end engineering activity comprises.
• Carries the duties and responsibilities for Chief Process Engineer and coordination of Conceptual Studies, Concept Optimization, and FEED.
• Supervise, Coach, Mentor, and Develop young Engineers in the organization.

Job Knowledge and Qualifications

• B.Sc. Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or any related fields.
• MSc in Drilling and Well Engineering/Petroleum Engineering or its equivalent from a reputable university will be an added advantage.
• Professional membership and certification: NSE and COREN
• 10-17 years' experience in the Oil & Gas / E&P industry
• Must have worked as Senior Concept/Front-End Engineer for a minimum of 4 years with an IOC, reputable service company, or EPC contractor involving both onshore and offshore projects.
• Understanding of Full project lifecycle exposure.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant standards, norms, and regulations.
• Experience in Process Studies, Conceptual Design, FEED, Detail design in both green and brownfield developments.
• Skilled at using T&D and Hydraulic simulations to validate BHAs and designed trajectories.

Additional Requirement:

• Proficiency in IT, at least basic office software is compulsory

Benefits
We offer competitive and attractive packages.

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and CV to: [email protected] using the position applied for as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.