Flow Assurance Engineer - Oil & Gas

OUR CLIENT A MAJOR OPERATOR IN THE EXPLORATION OF OIL & GAS IN THE NORTH SEA AREA IS LOOKING TO RECRUITE AN EXPERIENCED FLOW ASSURANCE ENGINEER TO TO JOIN THE TEAM IN ABERDEEN.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Manage and control all aspects of flow assurance for process and production for the assets, from the wells offshore to the site and interdependencies with other operators
- Maintenance and update of existing engineering documentation for the assets
- Ensure highest safety standards and that continuity and optimisation of hydrocarbon production is maintained

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

- Co-ordinate all flow assurance activities, for safe and efficient delivery of production targets
- Address all shortfalls related to flow assurance issues
- Develop risk based approach to hydrates and provide updated operating guidelines to site
- Develop Pipeline Management System (PMS) for Northern North Sea and Central Graben operation and be company focal point for commissioning of PMS and installation in offshore DCS.
- Develop in line flow monitoring and pump control tool for Dunbar MPP operation
- Calibrate OLGA/Leda models to field data and be TEPUK representative at OVIP and other JIP
- Liaise with HQ in software development and R&D effort
- Maintain close communication with reservoir and well performance so that well test data and PVT are adequately updated into flow assurance models
- Input to BD/DSP development studies
- Develop flow assurance expertise within production engineering team by acting as mentor and facilitator
- Proactively monitor, review and analyse plant and equipment performance and provide feedback to Line Management, identify opportunities to maximise production and performance and share best practice
- Propose and justify modifications to equipment or to operating procedures to improve safety/efficiency/reliability of equipment
- Ensure clear and concise scopes of work/procedures are produced and that all modifications meet statutory and Company standards. Participate in MA process as appropriate
- In collaboration with the Production Chemistry team, ensure all deposit related flow issues are adequately addressed to minimise process upsets.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with site personnel through effective communication and by making regular visits to installations to review ongoing work programmes and support operations personnel
- Lead, as appropriate, in vendor/contractor audits
- Develop positive and constructive relationships with contractors and suppliers. Identify opportunities to improve contractor/supplier performance, reduce costs and improve the quality of services/products supplied

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

- Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering or equivalent
- Chartered or equivalent
- Appropriate level of engineering experience in oil and gas process/production
- Extensive knowledge of onshore/offshore process, production systems and flow assurance issues
- Recognised level of Company expertise in technical discipline
- Knowledge of industry norms and specifications
- Experience of working in an offshore environment