Specialist, Petroleum Engineering

Job Purpose

Participate and review the design concepts for wells and facilities including the evaluation of options for Offshore operating fields over the life of the development, in addition to integrated production system models. Estimates capital expenditure and operating costs of the wells and facilities over the full life cycle of the field. Asses proposals and schedules for well completions, testing and re-entry and participates in production optimization projects by carrying out, thorough investigation and options for stimulation, hydraulic fracturing, artificial lift and other operations enhancement methods aimed at meeting the company's oil and gas production objectives.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

• Review the design concepts for wells and facilities including identified well types (production/injection, vertical, deviated, horizontal, Multi- laterals) configuration and optimizing the total number of wells to meet development concept(s) taking into consideration, tubing, production casing size, need for artificial lift, future re-completion and abandonment requirements.
• Provide specialized engineering inputs based on subsurface development scenarios taking into consideration the required capacity, number and location of wells intra-field and export pipelines to optimize the design concept(s) for the surface facilities.
• Monitor and conduct reviews on studies done by ADNOC Group companies and its shareholders, SPC companies relevant to field development plans, well construction, completion designs, well production/injection performance, and data gathering programs and recommend actions and techniques to improve FDPs and to optimize operational efficiency. This includes evaluation of tests pressures, flow rates, gas quality, etc., and comparing against well history or known conditions to evaluate the needs and propose further studies as required.
• Review proposals in collaboration of Technical center/ Production Functions for hydraulic fracturing, special tests, stimulation, completion, including contractor services and equipment costs.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals for all well completions, testing and re-entry programs, or special programs for well stimulation, hydraulic fracturing, artificial lift and corrosion and scaling inhibition. Review well history and verifies wellhead and downhole pressures, flow rates, etc., and propose technologies, innovative studies and designs. Explore and evaluate various techniques, equipment and contractor services in collaboration with the Technical center to optimize implementation programs that fully meet ADNOC's objectives and requirements for safe, efficient and cost effective operations in new/ ongoing Field Development Plans.
• Review production and test data, provide technical feedback on well performance and highlight anomalies for investigation. Evaluate re-entry candidates and remedial options introduced in the drilling/ rig-less operation sequences. Review performance of related well and recommend additional or specialized tests and sample analyses to investigate and recommend short-term solutions or directs further testing and study of more complex problems, as appropriate. Also routinely liaises with Offshore assets to review production data acquisition, analyze procedures and recommends improvement, where feasible.
• Coordinate with ADNOC assets to participate and/or review IOR enhancement technologies and studies, and ensure quality of tools and processes for use in fields' optimization processes of Abu Dhabi oil and gas reservoirs.
• Ensure that the practices and solutions falling under the area of responsibility are in full compliance with ADNOCs' health, safety and environmental policy, procedures, and regulations.
• Ensure that ADNOC best practice technical standards are implemented and ensure that codified workflows for analytical processes are being followed.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

• Provide inputs for the preparation of regular management reports such as the weekly Development Function highlights, Daily production reports, Monthly allocation reports and Drilling/Barge bar chart etc.
• Provide inputs for the preparation of Sub-Committee meetings such as (ARPR, PDISC, and TCM) and attend ARPR and PDISC meetings to provide feedback.
• Participate in providing recommendations to the Management and work with professionals to develop in-house tools and workflow concepts to achieve ADNOC's objectives.
• Represent ADNOC at technical meetings with Group Companies and its Shareholders, SPC Companies, Contractors, Vendors, Universities, Academic Institutions and other third parties on subjects concerning developed oil & gas reservoirs or ADNOC in general and comment on the petroleum engineering projects carried out by them.
• Provide interface and coordinate information flow, data requirements, investigations and projects among Upstream Functions. Attend regular meetings to review project progress and to render advice and guidance within own area of expertise. Follow up on information or investigation requests, present results and findings to own department and other concerned parties.
• Monitor the work of hired consultants to ensure timely achievement of project milestones and deliverables.
• Maintain close interaction with other team members to ensure that a fully integrated multi-disciplinary approach is followed.
• Participate in the testing and evaluation of commercial tools and software to identify and provide recommendations to meet ADNOC's requirements in the most beneficial and cost effective manners.
• Organize and participate Petroleum Engineering related discipline meetings to promote the transfer of experience across Upstream Functions and ADNOC assets, and the transfer of technology from ADNOC's Shareholders and the industry.
• Provide hands-on technical coaching to support junior and senior level staff to enhance their skills.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)

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 Function / Department budgets, 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 Function/ Department 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 Function/ Department 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 best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
Reports
• Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

Generic Accountabilities (continue)

Internal Communications & Working Relationships

• Frequent contacts with Upstream Functions in respect to developed reservoirs activities.
• Frequent contacts with work associates within Development Function for matters related to developed reservoirs.

External Communications & Working Relationships

• Regular contacts with ADNOC Group and SPC Companies to discuss, follow-up and review field development projects.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Petroleum Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 9 years of experience in Petroleum Engineering discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills, good coaching and ability to develop professionals.

Professional Certifications

As applicable

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort
Minimal

Work Environment
A/C environment, could be exposed to the prevailing weather conditions like heat, humidity & dust during occasional site visits.

Additional Details

Job Family / Sub Family: Development Function