Jobs at Scruples Resources

Overall Purpose

• The role of the Senior RE is to deliver quality studies, coach, and mentor younger REs, participate as a member of Subsurface teams to support field development planning through thorough understanding of relevant Reservoir engineering data & using same to build numerical reservoir simulation models of an Asset, recommend and champion pilots implementation leading to the enhancement of the Company’s oil and gas recovery and profits accordingly.
• The incumbent is expected to exhibit skills in arrange of core areas in Reservoir engineering and be an independent contributor in multi-disciplinary teams charged with identification of production improvement opportunities and production optimization studies.
• He /She will also have primary responsibility to develop younger REs through on-the job training and sharing of best practices.
• The Snr RE will be assigned to roles in either the Corporate or Asset teams as the business may demand.
• His/her other roles will include contributions to Reserves coordination, New Business Development, budget management and competency development.
• The contribution of this position directly affects the resource base and growth of the company in terms of hydrocarbon maturation.

Principal Accountabilities

• Work in an integrated study team /asset development team where he/she can leverage his/her experience to generate quality studies and field development plans.
• Make RE input into and coordinate field development planning and integrated field studies. The required technical work will comprise but not limited to dynamic modelling, well/reservoir performance reviews, development options evaluation and economics.
• Dissemination of best practices and provision of guidance to less experienced team members.
• Directs and supervises surveillance activities (MER, BHP etc.), and reservoir definition and behavior prediction of assigned reservoirs or fields.
• Conducts conventional reservoir engineering and simulation studies to identify optimum recovery and field development options, adjusts reservoir development plans in response to changes in well and reservoir performance. Must have experience in well test design & interpretation, material balance modelling and performance modelling of vertical and horizontal wells.
• Be familiar with various oil recovery enhancement techniques (water flood, gas injection, gas lift etc). Conducts, documents and presents, field reviews, and further development proposals.
• Monitors production from existing fields, analyses all relevant data, and ensures that reservoirs are being properly managed, production is maximised, and recoveries are optimal. To establish reservoir management strategies where they do not exist and update them where they do.
• Participates strongly in defining the scope and content of reservoir studies used to assist in determining well behavior and optimum recovery methods. Includes, establishing program specifications, reviewing available resources, preparing tender documents, reviewing and evaluating bids and monitoring study team performance.
• Provides estimates of oil and gas resources by conducting annual reserves evaluation, classification, and booking for the assigned assets, and document the report in an appropriate format. i.e Annual Review of Petroleum Reserves (ARPR).
• Prepares detailed medium and long-term production forecasts for the asset budget planning cycle. Coordinate input from all field teams to business plan (wells/facilities)
• Prepares production testing proposals and provides guidelines for execution. Evaluates and interprets results, recommends optimum methods of performance monitoring. Must have experience in reservoir pressure & fluid sampling, fluid property modelling, routine and special core analysis.
• Possesses working knowledge of gas condensate reservoir systems as well as gas field development experience.
• Coach and mentor assigned junior reservoir engineers and other young engineers within Seplat as required.
• Knows the Company health, safety and environment policy, procedures, regulations and objectives as they relate to his area of responsibility. Ensure that an HSE culture of Goal Zero is in place by contributing to key initiatives and providing appropriate role modelling: demonstrate full commitment and proactive HSE management; act as Emergency Response team member as appropriate. Conducts effective accident investigation and follow up.
• Manage contracts for BHP/well testing/software by carrying out all contract holder responsibilities. Carry out technical and commercial evaluations, scoping, and secure contract approvals. Monitor and track contract performance

 Job Context & Challenges

• The position of Snr RE exists to create value in providing technical expertise in Reservoir development planning, reservoir management, Reserves Evaluation and skills development of subsurface engineers.
• The position also directly and indirectly controls over 5 staff in all the Asset teams (Eastern and Western) working on dynamic model construction, Wells and Reservoir Management (WRM) and Field Development Plans for existing and new assets to deliver and sustain Oil & Gas production, data acquisition and surveillance activities and identifying opportunities to enhance oil and gas production.
• The role of the Snr RE is mainly to optimize reservoir development and maximize reserves and production in assigned fields. The position has no direct budgetary control but will significantly influence cost of field development, well designs & completions and execution of activities that could run into several millions of USD. The role will coach junior REs and share best practices required for the resource base maturation and growth.
• Studies, dynamic reservoir simulation building, analytical well/reservoir modelling, data acquisition & analysis, field development options evaluation, well & reservoir management, Reserves management and cost control. QA/QC, Coaching & mentorship roles..

Special Challenges:

• Ready availability of data will be a challenge. Staff should be able to make use of large volumes of digital and hardcopy data stored on multiple platforms and filing systems distributed across numerous locations. Data management and quality control will continue to demand significant attention from staff in the foreseeable future to build an auditable portfolio of prospects.
• Delivery of high-quality work against very tight deadlines while maintaining excellence in analysis & task completion under pressure. The business cycle may require working long or unusual hours during peak periods and will include the following:
• Preparation of high-quality briefing documents and presentations for leadership as needed.
• Reconciliation of uncertain subsurface data and still delivering high quality, study results, well activities and reserves reports that are implementable without undue business exposure.
• Success for Seplat requires close co-operation with development (projects) and production (asset) teams, corporate and regional service providers and third-party contractors in both face-to-face and virtual teams.
• Excellent inter-personal skills will be necessary to ensure that technical quality in the team is maintained at a high level, junior team members are effectively coached, and communication is optimised with both internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to understand both subsurface, well engineering and surface engineering challenges & skills in complex project maturation is critical.

Job Knowledge and Qualifications

• As a Snr Reservoir Engineer, you must have a broad understanding of other E&P disciplines and skills in all key reservoir engineering specialties. A University Degree in Engineering or equivalent with 8 - 12 years relevant experience, including a minimum of 8 years RE work experience in an operating company.

Skills in the following:

• RE Data Acquisition & Data Management
• Reservoir Simulation Model Construction
• Knowledgeable in modelling workflows including QC and taking Earth Model to dynamic Model.
• Analytical Reservoir Modelling (Material Balance analysis, DCA, PTA, BHP, etc.)
• Reserves calculation and classification
• Well Modeling & Performance
• Production System Optimization
• Waterflood and Gas Injection Management
• Well/Reservoir Surveillance – data acquisition, analysis & Interpretation
• Well Planning & Execution within the context of multi-disciplinary team.
• HSE considerations in well management and completion operations
• Knowledge in well delivery Operation and well Evaluation
• Field development planning & co-ordination
• Coaching/Mentoring
• Production Operation
• Working knowledge of economic evaluation, risk assessment and long-range planning.
• Very good knowledge of English Language

Additional Information: Important Internal and External Contacts

• Internal: Principal RE, Discipline Chiefs, SSM/GMs & Leadership Team – Communicating studies outcomes, Reserves updates, contribute to multi-discipline and strategic projects. Engineering, Economics & planning, Production, Drilling and Completion, HSE, Community, Legal, HR, and Logistic Department Managers on Field Development Planning, Wells and Reservoir Management, interface relationship management.
• External: NPDC, NUPRC, JV partners, Contractors, Investors etc; for work plan and proposals approvals, cost negotiations, and training.

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and finalizing projects according to the specifications and deadlines, all while keeping the project within budget.
• Creates and reports project status and allocates resources as needed. Defines project governance policies and manages financial concerns.
• Communicates and interfaces with all levels and across organizational lines, including the business units.
• May partner with external vendors based on the nature of the project.
• Minimal work direction needed; highly skilled and knowledgeable for the position.
• Project Managers at the Expert level are usually responsible for large, highly integrated projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Any candidates who apply without this experience will have their CVs rejected immediately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• MS Project or other project management tools.
• Consensus-building skills.
• Behavioral Skills: creates ownership, drives functional excellence, promotes productive impact, effectively manages external relationships
• Technical Skills: contracting/subcontracting, design & engineering management, execution planning, cost estimating, planning & scheduling, project controls, cost & schedule methods & data management, quality management.

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Job Summary

• Performs engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints.
• Reviews industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Reviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems.
• Provides technical support for the engineering process.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Back up responsibilities for the Project Manager as required

Responsibilities

• Participates in Invitation to Tender (ITT) development, bid evaluation and contractor selection
• Participates in identification & sourcing long lead equipment, assuring Front End Engineering Design (FEED) contractor support until equipment is assigned to the contractor
• Coordinates development of CCAP (Company Capital Project Management) Gate 3 deliverables
• Coordinates development of Functional Interaction Plan
• Coordinates project issues resolution process
• Coordinates change requests & endorses change authorization
• Responsible for the completion of the assigned work scope consistent with the Project Objectives
• Engages Project Team and functional resources to verify that the design & construction is consistent with project specifications & standards
• Serves as interface between Project Team & Contractor
• Ensures smooth transitions between project stages
• Leads Project Management Team (PMT) in applying Project Management Systems

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in engineering field
• Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in multiple assignments in engineering, construction, and project management and controls activities
• Broad range of experience and skills through multiple function & project assignments (Multi-discipline skill set)
• Broad knowledge of design standards, specifications & work processes
• Strong leadership, influencing & interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, coordination, planning & interface skills
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads & frequent changes in priorities
• Excellent communication skills & ability to read, write & speak fluent English
• Proficient in MS Office suite of software programs.

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Job Summary

• Represents the company on a rig site to support the safe and efficient execution of well plans. Is the primary contact for rig and third-party personnel to ensure logistics for personnel, equipment, and services are appropriately organized and managed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for communicating expectations regarding safety, security, health, and environment; provides guidance and supports managing Safety, Security, Health, and Environment (SSHE) events
• Responsible for communicating oi Systems (oi System (oi) ) expectations on the rig site
• Monitors rig operations to provide feedback and input to the rig contractor to ensure well control procedures are properly followed, and emergency situations are appropriately managed
• Responsible for ensuring that safety, operational, environmental, security and other drills are conducted on site at specified frequencies
• Responsible for ensuring drilling and completion procedures are followed as approved and utilizes management of change processes if changes are required
• Orders and organizes logistics for services and equipment necessary to conduct drilling and completion operations efficiently
• Supports onsite surveillance requirements for the operation in areas such as kick detection, abnormal pressure detection, torque & drag, mud properties, and solids control efficiency
• Responsible for generation of accurate and adequate operations reports
• Interfaces with engineering and geology to ensure understanding of well objectives and procedural requirements

Requirements

• Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• Experience in rig supervisory or rig leadership roles for drilling and completion operations
• Experience working for a major Operator or Drilling Contractor
• Hold current certification for Well Control

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Main Functions

• Prepare detailed engineering designs and coordinate all phases of planning and completing a well
• Ensure the geological and reservoir objectives of the well are met while assuring the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental protection are applied to the well design and execution.
• Prepare designs and well plans representing the optimal costs and investments for the wells.
• In a Technical role, provide review and support to Drill team designs and operations described in the MAIN FUNCTIONS: above, as well as evaluate and progress new technology. Could include subsea technology.

Task and Responsibilities
In addition to the Level 1 and 2 tasks, a Level 3 Completions Engineer must:

• Facilitate the preparation and monitor capital budgets relating to completions and well design.
• Ensure accurate and sustainable quality of data for timing projects
• Interact daily with completion foreman, drilling leadership, etc.
• Interact with completion Service Company representing to improve efficiency operations and cost out lays
• Identify and apply industry best practices as applicable
• Work in conjunction with safety, environmental and field operations personnel to optimize safety performance. 

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• Broad and extensive knowledge of completions design, equipment, operations, standards and specifications. This could include subsea systems technology.
• Strong personal effectiveness in leadership, communications, interpersonal skills, and teamwork
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications
• Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Any candidates who apply without this experience will have their CVs rejected immediately.

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Responsibilities

• The Drilling Offshore Installation (OI) Project Advisor is responsible for supporting drilling operations regarding Safety, Security, Health, and Environment (SSHE) issues.
• The Advisor serves as a contact for SSHE issues related to Drilling Project-based activities, executing initiatives, developing and executing programs/plans, and responding to requests and questions from the drill team.

Responsibilities

• Provide Company SSHE representation for the project, in addition to rig sites and rig move and transport operations, ensuring full communication of concerns, activities, and initiatives
• Develop and maintain site orientation/induction program
• Develop programs, plans, initiatives, e.g., Operations SSHE Plan, Drill Team SSHE Leadership Forums, Site Stewardship Plans, Emergency Management Plan, etc.
• Monitor contractor/service partner compliance with all Company Drilling SSHE requirements and specifically the Drill Team/Rig “Operations Safety Plan”, advising contractor/service partner and Operations Superintendents of SSHE issues
• Conduct oi System (oi) Compliance audits
• Provide support to rig sites/locations in the event of an incident with regards to reporting, advice on mitigation and prevention methods, etc.
• Develop and maintain safety-related training for contractor work crews
• Facilitate regular SSHE inspections, assessments, and audits on-site in accordance with established Company SSHE programs or as requested by the site team
• Monitor the safety performance of the sites and report non-conformances
• Monitor Company safety awareness, recognition and incentive programs
• Review and coordinate site contractors’ SSHE plans
• Participate as required in investigation and follow-up of incidents/accidents
• Facilitate the Drill Team SSHE safety steering committees
• Identify trends to develop programs and/or initiatives to promote an injury-free work environment
• Conduct rig inspections with Operations Superintendent and Rig Safety Advisor
• Continually bring to the forefront of all employees the Company Vision and how it can be achieved
• Attend all Drill Team daily/weekly SSHE meetings
• Relentlessly, aggressively, and proactively address any safety trends and/or safety issues that pose or could pose a risk to the workface

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of Drilling operations/processes and safety regulations
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or previous experience in a closely related position
• Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• Strong organizational and technical judgment skills
• Consistently demonstrated teamwork and communication skills
• Strong networking and social skills in order to build and maintain solid working relationships
• Ability to research and communicate general industry standards
• Demonstrated skills to positively influence drilling workforce - employees and contractors
• Ability to be effective with minimal supervision
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities and schedules
• Exceptional skills in MS Office suite of software programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications
• Ability to work and communicate in international locales and with diverse cultures
• Maintains a high degree of ethical conduct.
• Ability to work in harsh environments (examples include temperature and/or humidity extremes, remote locations)
• Demonstrated ability (through past successes) to deliver excellence in SSHE performance.
• Must be fit for duty for a remote offshore/onshore drilling environment (examples include uneven, unpaved walking surfaces, large structures that are accessible only via ladders or stairs)
• Activities include standing for extended time periods, climbing, bending, walking, reaching, and other physical demands.

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Main Function

• The Wells Advisor job role is meant to convey the generic kinds of experiences and skill proficiencies of a late-career/ Expert-competency level individual in this role.
• In addition to technical ability, they should demonstrate sound communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Resources should be well versed in drilling, well, or construction operations.
• Wells Advisors typically have expertise in one or more job family skills and serve as resources to mentor and develop the broader organization.
• Wells Advisors are essential in order to mentor and advise drilling and completion engineers on well planning, well design, and operational surveillance for the safe and efficient drilling and completing of drilling programs.

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

• Mentor and interface with less-experienced drilling and completion engineers.
• Provide oversight of Drilling programs, and ensure continuity and consistency in practices across multiple rig lines.
• Interface with Affiliate / Business Unit on Logistics, Environmental, Regulatory, Procurement and Cost Stewardship activities.
• Develop and lead longer-term team performance improvement initiatives and engineering studies.
• Make continuous effort to improve efficiencies in Drilling and Completion operations.
• Participate in vendor clarifications, FAT’s and package acceptance
• Review and respond to spec deviation requests
• Review drawings and specifications
• Address human factors engineering as well as safety of personnel and equipment (in conjunction with Topsides and/or O&M contractor)
• Assist in development and review of commissioning and System Integration Test procedures
• Support construction and commissioning efforts as required

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical or Civil preferably)
• Advanced analytical and computing skills
• Experienc erequired in construction site management, preferably familiar with Drilling well site design
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Extensive experience in Drilling Rig development including FEED, Detail Design, Construction and Commissioning
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organize and progress own work schedule
• Experience working within multi-disciplined team environment involving multiple stakeholders
• Familiar with applicable industry related codes (API, ASME, ANSI, SAE, ASTM, ABS, DNV, SOLAS, IMO)
• Knowledge of Offshore Oil and Gas regulations

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Main Function

• Performs a variety of professional, technical and analytical duties in the operation of enterprise, client/server and desktop computer systems and networks. Analyzes, detects, identifies and corrects technical problems and deficiencies.
• Configures and installs  computer hardware and software.
• Manages inventory control of IT equipment and supplies.
• Upgrades hardware and software components. Maintains IT hardware asset and software tracking.
• Monitors and collects data on system performance.
• Minimal work direction needed, highly skilled and knowledgeable to the position.
• This position would typically include a professional Technical Analyst. Expert in the field, possibly professional certification holder.

Skills and Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Any candidates who apply without this experience will have their CVs rejected immediately.
• Extensive working knowledge of PCs, network hardware, operating systems, software and network communication protocols. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The role oversees IT service contractors providing support for IT infrastructure and telecoms services (onshore and offshore).