Production Engineer in Aberdeen

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Our client, a large oil and gas operator is currently seeking a Production Engineer to work in their office in Aberdeen.  This is an onshore core role within the company and is expected to be required on an ongoing long-term basis.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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Site Support

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• Provide direct technical support to site operations and SMART room personnel, ensuring continuous, cost-effective improvement of process equipment in support of well interventions and trials, ultimately contributing to production optimisation.
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• Analyse and resolve production and process issues using appropriate diagnostic techniques, liaising with Asset Field Operations, Performance & Growth, and SHE departments, as well as NN+ Technical Authorities and third-party specialists where required.
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Production Performance

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• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of asset production procedures.
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• Support process optimisation initiatives and contribute to opportunities within the 2-year production optimisation plan.
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• Engage effectively with Technical Authorities to ensure alignment on technical decisions.
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• Manage derogation processes efficiently where required.
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• Support the development and implementation of production management processes.
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• Ensure strict adherence to the highest health and safety standards, in line with company policies and procedures.
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Production Opportunity Process

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• Contribute to the opportunity maturation process and maintain the opportunity register, including: \n
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  • Identification of opportunities and potential threats
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  • Ranking of opportunities using the RFM process where applicable
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  • Close-out of opportunities with clear demonstration of value delivered
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  • Capturing lessons learned and promoting knowledge sharing
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• Actively participate in identifying production optimisation opportunities, with a focus on production, process, and flow assurance.
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• Perform and/or lead studies for optimisation opportunities, managing associated process or multi-discipline modifications.
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• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive RFM dossiers, ensuring effective handover to Asset Field Operations teams or third-party engineering contractors for detailed design and implementation.
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Production Performance Tracking

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• Provide input to production performance tracking and demonstrate value generated from activities.
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• Monitor costs and ensure expenditures remain within approved budgets.
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• Support and coordinate activities within the Production Optimisation team, applying continuous improvement methodologies.
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Digital Production Optimisation Solutions

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• Contribute to the development and implementation of digital solutions that enhance production optimisation.
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Innovation

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• Benchmark against industry standards and remain at the forefront of innovation in production and process technologies.
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• Drive and accelerate the implementation of value-adding solutions.
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Management of Third-Party Vendors

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In coordination with Asset Project Engineers and Contract Representatives:

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• Prepare scopes of work for third-party vendors and consultancy services covering study and modification activities.
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• Participate in technical bid evaluations of third-party proposals.
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• Support the preparation of SAP requisitions for procurement of materials and external services.
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• Manage interfaces between third parties and site operations teams.
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• Monitor progress of third-party studies, design, and engineering activities to ensure timely and cost-effective resolution of production, safety, and integrity issues.
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• Track costs and ensure all expenditures remain within budget limits.
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REQUIREMENTS

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• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
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• Proven experience within the oil and gas sector, ideally in process, production, or refining environments.
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• Strong understanding of onshore and offshore process and production systems, including flow assurance, industry standards, and relevant specifications.
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Management & Interpersonal Skills

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• Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive and flexible approach.
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• Able to use initiative effectively, delivering results and responding positively to challenges and ad hoc requests.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Strong team player, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
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• Committed to continuous improvement, with a focus on identifying solutions and driving better ways of working.
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• Demonstrates and promotes company values and vision, with a positive and adaptable approach to change.
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