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

We are a leading independent upstream Oil & Gas Company in Nigeria with active operatorship of prolific blocks. Based on our current expansion and development programs, we are seeking to engage experienced, intelligent and resourceful candidates in the capacity below:

Job Title: Senior Front-end Well Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Job 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.

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 project 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 the 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 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

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc. Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any related fields.
• M.Sc in Drilling and Well Engineering/Petroleum Engineering or its equivalent from a reputable university will be an added advantage.
• Must have 10-17 years' experience in the Oil & Gas / E&P industry
• Must have worked as Senior Concept/Front-End. Engineer for 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 brown field developments, FEED, Detail design in both green and brown field developments.
• Skilled at using T&D and Hydraulic simulations to validate BHAs and designed trajectories.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.