Jobs at ELPER Oilfield Engineering

Main Functions

• Provide technical and operations support for drilling and completion fluids selection, design, and management for drilling and completion operations.
• Provide technical and operations support for solids control and waste management for drilling and completions operations.
• Serves as a technical resource to perform audits of vendor processes and facilities.

Tasks and Responsibilities
In addition to Level 1 and 2 tasks and responsibilities, Level 3:

• Oversee accurate and save additions of material to the fluid system
• Ensure material is properly marked and material data sheets for each product are maintained and readily available
• Ensure all fluid solids control equipment is working properly and set for optimal conditions for the operations in progress
• Forecast future fluid materials needs and equipment spare needs to ensure adequate inventory exists and provide lists of additional quantities if needed
• Ensure inventory management for materials, equipment spares and tank utilization are provided daily to the Company’s location supervisor representative
• Ensure available storage space is effectively used to meet the requirements for the well and to optimize fluid inventory / costs
• Ensure daily that a thorough and accurate fluid report and recommended actions are provided to the Company’s location supervisor representative.

Cementing Tasks:

• Work with Drilling Engineers in planning for future drill wells (writing cementing programs) and performing surveillance on active operations
• Steward overall performance of the cementing vendor
• Trouble shoot cementing operation. Track and close out non-conformance reports.
• Steward lab testing of cement slurries.

Skills and Qualifications

• B.Sc Degree in Engineering or related technical field is preferred
• Experience in fluids, solids control and waste management
• Experience in international assignments
• Experience in deep water drilling operations (1000m) if filling a deep water drilling engineering position
• Experience in water based and non-aqueous drilling fluids; experience with various completion fluids
• Experience with solids control equipment and waste management
• Able to effectively organize and communicate thoughts
• Proficient computer skills and experience with Microsoft applications
• Read, write and speak fluent English.

go to method of application »

Job Description

• Responsible for liaising with the Control Room Technician (CRT) and other Operations Technicians on job safety requirements to ensure understanding of the work objectives, safety, health, environmental, Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) and security concerns.
• Responsible for supporting the CRT/Ops Supervisor in providing oversight of the area activities and ensuring they are integrated and conducted in a safe and efficient manner. Works in a crew environment to manage activities involved with safe and efficient operation of all plant units and sulfur recovery operations. Performs surveillance of equipment.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with Contractor personnel to prepare and maintain a safe work environment for their work
• Responsible for participation in the Operations Emergency Response activities relating to the Area
• Provide support and coordination with the Systems Completion team in start-up and commissioning of the facilities
• Take part in the review of work packages for planned maintenance activities within allocated Area, confirms that isolation requirements are applied, and ensures that the preparation of equipment is planned in a manner that provides a safe environment in which personnel can work
• Endorse Work Permits as the Area Operator (AO) . Endorse Work Permits as the Isolating Authority (IA) when required.
• Encourages team effort between Maintenance and Operations groups
• Supports work prioritization to maximize effectiveness and to complement the efforts of other work groups
• Ensuring the CRT is informed and consulted about operations and major issues
• Ensures good communication between Areas so that issues can be adequately addressed and actions completed
• Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in allocated Area
• Maintain a daily log and shift changeover notes
• Safely perform physical tasks at times, e.g. moving drums of chemicals, lifting, climbing ladders/silos/tanks
• May perform minor maintenance to equipment
• Maintain a high standard of plant housekeeping
• Make process changes to ensure quality control of end products that are within accepted standards

Skills and Qualifications

• Industry experience in operations, or similar; required
• Very knowledgeable in production operations/processes
• Knowledgeable in P&IDs, PFD’s and UFD’s
• Able to read shutdown logic diagrams
• Highest standard of Safety, Health, Environment aptitude and cultivates the same in others
• Excellent communications (oral & written) in English
• Good interpersonal and motivation skills
• Ability to interact in a multi-cultural environment
• Advanced understanding and operation of Emergency Preparedness Procedures
• Good knowledge of safety management tools and processes. (Permit to Work (PTW), Step back 5x5, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessment)
• Understanding of Controls Integrity Management System (CIMS), safety management tools and Production Operations Best Practices (POBP)/ Planning & Budgeting (P&B) processes.

go to method of application »

Main Functions

• Support field electrical maintenance work and electrical isolation (Lock out Tag out: Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)) for lighting, air condition and motor maintenance.
• Plan and execute scheduled preventive and breakdown maintenance activities to minimize impact on production and maximize operational availability. Typically reports to a supervisor.

Job Description
In addition to the Level 1 and 2 tasks and responsibilities, a Level 3:

• Work with vendors and sub-contractors as required
• Comply with requirements of MOC for Plant Modifications
• Apply skills and knowledge in a practical and efficient manner and continually look for opportunities for improvement, cost saving and simplification
• Comply with and promote high SSHE standards and demonstrate responsibility for the safety of self and others minimizing impact on production, and maximizing operational availability
• Employ Observation Safety Techniques (OST) to report safe and unsafe acts
• Actively participate in a responsible waste management system
• Attend and participate in the Operations morning shift meeting

Requirements

• Previous experience in a closely related position, preferably in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Discipline appropriate certification(s) if applicable or equivalent professional experience
• Effective communication skills; ability to clearly and concisely describe conditions in the field and recommend remediation steps
• Team Player; exhibits effective teamwork when working with persons over whom the person may have no direct authority and willingness to assist others
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs