Production Engineer

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Support

• 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.
• 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.

Production Performance

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

Production Opportunity Process

• Contribute to the opportunity maturation process and maintain the opportunity register, including:
  • Identification of opportunities and potential threats
  • Ranking of opportunities using the RFM process where applicable
  • Close-out of opportunities with clear demonstration of value delivered
  • Capturing lessons learned and promoting knowledge sharing
• Actively participate in identifying production optimisation opportunities, with a focus on production, process, and flow assurance.
• Perform and/or lead studies for optimisation opportunities, managing associated process or multi-discipline modifications.
• 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.

Production Performance Tracking

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

Digital Production Optimisation Solutions

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

Innovation

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

Management of Third-Party Vendors

In coordination with Asset Project Engineers and Contract Representatives:

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

REQUIREMENTS

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

Management & Interpersonal Skills

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