Facilities/Early Concept Engineer at Neconde Energy Limited

Job Description - short and topical
Currently seeking an experienced Facilities engineer to assist in design and development of Oil & Gas production facilities, management of surface infrastructure projects from conception through implementation, including pipelines, compressor stations, pumping stations, and oil/water/gas separation, conditioning and processing facilities.  Analyzing, troubleshooting, and refurbishing existing surface infrastructure elements for optimum utilization based on subsurface generated opportunities. The assignments for this role include;

• To coordinate/lead multi-disciplinary teams (subsurface and surface disciplines) during the pre-sanction phases of project development to ensure range of development concepts are identified, evaluated and optimal development plans selected and progressed.
• To provide the engineering input required to create and evaluate the development concepts, by establishing and managing internal and external engineering studies.
• To provide input to/and prepare cost and schedule estimates in accordance with the project model and identify relevant industry cost/schedule benchmarks.
• To prepare and deliver Project Development Reports, Statement of Requirements and Project Execution Plan etc.
• To ensure that designs are compliant with company and relevant international codes and standards
• To promote new technologies, technical innovations, new domains and cost reductions.
• The following skill will be required to deliver on this job;
• Ability to generate full project cost estimates, resource loaded schedules, including engineering, equipment, materials and construction cost components.
• Analyze and estimate project concept for new onshore and offshore projects.
• Prepare information package for decision making on project stages - project concept, Pre-FEED, FEED, engineering support.
• Promote and keep up with the state-of-the-art equipment and technical solutions, search through the subject literature, take part in technical meetings and exhibitions as well as extension courses.
• Perform basic design and sizing of mechanical equipment such as pressure vessels, piping systems, pumps, utility equipment, safety equipment and other miscellaneous items.
• Familiar with API RP 14C, Recommended Practice for Analysis, Design, Installation and Testing of Basic Surface Safety Systems for Offshore Production Platforms.
• Proficiency in hydraulic analysis, equipment sizing/design, and system design.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and construction of Oil and Gas related facilities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a wide range of audiences within the business.

Key Deliverables/KPI - SMART - Maximum 5

• To coordinate/lead multi-disciplinary teams (subsurface and surface disciplines) during the pre-sanction phases of project development to ensure range of development concepts are identified, evaluated and optimal development plans selected and progressed.
• To provide input to/and prepare cost and schedule estimates in accordance with the project model and identify relevant industry cost/schedule benchmarks.   
• Design and development of Oil & Gas production facilities, management of surface infrastructure projects from conception through implementation, including pipelines, compressor stations, pumping stations, and oil/water/gas separation, conditioning and processing facilities.  Analyzing, troubleshooting, and refurbishing existing surface infrastructure elements for optimum utilization based on subsurface generated opportunities

Key Competencies - Maximum 5

• Oil and Gas Facilities Concept Design
• Project Costing
• Hydraulic analysis, equipment sizing/design, and system design.    
• Communication (Verbally and in Writing)

General Knowledge, Managerial and/or Technical Skills - 5 Maximum

• Demonstrated ability to generate full project cost estimates, resource loaded schedules, including engineering, equipment, materials and construction cost components.
• Prepare information package for decision making on project stages - project concept, Pre-FEED, FEED, engineering support.
• Perform basic design and sizing of mechanical equipment such as pressure vessels, piping systems, pumps, utility equipment, safety equipment and other miscellaneous items.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a wide range of audiences within the business.

Education/Certification & Experience required - 5 maximum

• A university degree in petroleum, mechanical or chemical engineering or closely related disciplines, with minimum of ten years relevant experience in an oil producing environment (service and operating companies experience preferred).