Subsurface Technical Manager at WTS Energy

Overall Purpose of the Job

• To support development of the Project from design development through to Hand-Over
• Job Holder is required to provide Reservoir and Subsurface Engineering expertise to ensure Project is continually informed and updated in Upstream and Subsurface matters in relation with Upstream Operator’s scope.
• To leads and drives all factors relating to Upstream, Subsurface, Wells delivery and (particularly) represents the project in Upstream and OML JV meetings where Project presence is requested.
• This role requires delivery of world class performance and leadership to the upstream function along with supporting AGPC Stakeholders to ensure upstream engineering competencies equal expectation and business challenge.
• The role will act as Company Technical Authority for Upstream, Subsurface and Wells delivery to ensure design work by Contractors meets Company standards and relevant industry codes.
• Job holder should be active in mentoring and developing Staff to obtain a sustainable and competitive advantage for Company.

Principal Accountabilities
Describe the important 8 – 12 accountabilities/responsibilities of the job, i.e., what needs to be achieved and why. Start with the most important and number each one separately:

• Be the Technical Authority for Upstream and Subsurface matters within the Project
• Play a leading and collaborative role within the Project development, reporting to, and working closely with PMT members.
• Establish and lead the Upstream Coordination function supporting the Project
• Support other members of management team, advising and representing subsurface and drilling issues and schedule, support project planning and coordination with Upstream activity
• Interface with DPR and other Government officials on behalf of project
• Manage Upstream Interface Register and ensure close out of issues
• Lead Upstream and Subsurface coordination
• Guide Engineering as relates to Upstream matters
• Interface with Government officials on Upstream matters
• Support commissioning and operations readiness/ development
• Organisation – Attach approved organisation chart with position titles
• Dimensions: (Record any significant quantities on which job has some effect, e.g. budget or turnover, records processed, employees supervised, including personnel at other locations, if appropriate).
• This role interfaces with IOC and Upstream Operator and coordinate with Engineering Team.
• Relationship: (Who are the job holder’s most important external/internal contacts and for what purpose?)
• Job Context and Challenges: (Identify the most complex or demanding aspects of the job)
• Lead Upstream Coordination efforts
• Guide the project in matters relating to reservoir performance, other subsurface matters and SPDC delivery performance for Upstream
• Interface with Government officials on subsurface and OML 53 matters
• Support commissioning and operations readiness/ development
• Monitor, make weekly and monthly reports on Upstream progress and issues

Requirements
Job Knowledge and Qualifications: (Indicate minimum knowledge and essential background qualifications necessary to perform the job competently)

• Educational Qualifications and experience appropriate to subsurface and reservoir engineering, petroleum engineering will be helpful
• 20 plus years in reservoir and subsurface engineering
• Experience developing new gas fields from subsurface perspective
• Knowledge of contracts and contracting strategy
• Mentoring and coaching of others
• Technical excellence to guide and challenge Upstream and demonstrate competence and credibility under scrutiny of third parties and auditors
• Significant departmental project contribution.