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Job title
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Principal Well Services
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Grade
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Stream
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Upstream (OQ Exploration and Production LLC “OQEP”)
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Function
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Well Delivery
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Location
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Block 60
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Budget control
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*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*
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Reporting to
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Manager, Drilling Operation
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Direct Reports
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0
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Job purpose
The Principal Well Services is the OQEP Representative at the well services standalone (Frac; CTU , Well Testing & Slickline) Unit(s) and is responsible for the safe and efficient execution (time and cost) of all standalone well service related activities in accordance with OQEP programs to ensure well objectives are met and operations are conducted in accordance with OQEP policies & standards for HSE performance, well integrity management, well data acquisition and operations execution.
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HSE Roles & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for overall standalone (Frac; CTU, Well Testing, Slickline) Unit(s) HSE performance and lead these Unit(s) to achieve company annual HSE KPIs.
- Provide technical input during any HSE Emergency incident or Well control event arising from standalone activities.
- Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of Well Delivery annual HSSE plan to the relevant Standalone Unit(s) and ensure these Units operate 'at all time' in compliance with OOCEP HSSE requirements.
- Ensure all Frac; CTU, Well Testing, Slickline and other service contractors conduct their work activities in accordance with contractual requirements for service provision, service quality and HSE. Additionally, establish and maintain HSE & Quality culture at the well site that is aligned with OOCEP requirements.
- Monitors HSE performance and proactively assures that all personnel comply with OOCEP and their employer’s Policies, Standards and Safety Management Systems through ensuring implementation of effective inductions, approved HSE risk management, pre-job safety and general safety forums at the well site.
- Close-out unit-based HSE actions resulting from Audit and incident investigations.
- Actively contribute to all high potential HSE incidents’ investigations including participation in the investigation team while ensuring OOCEP investigation and reporting process is followed.
- Conduct commissioning process on new Frac; CTU, Well Testing & Slickline Unit(s).
- Ensures all personnel are aware of the Emergency Response Plan and understand their role/action in the event of an incident/emergency. Under the management of the FOM, assume the role of Site Commander in the event of an incident/emergency.
- When required, act as Well Delivery representative as per the Emergency Response Plan.
- Ensure to Work safely and think proactively about personal safety and safety of others at work
- Actively participate in, contribute to, and promote company occupational health, safety, security and environment culture.
- Ensure work is carried out in accordance with the Company HSE and Security policies and procedures and meet company HSE goals and targets, and participate in HSE programs
Operations Roles & Responsibilities:
- Supervise and issue work instructions to all Frac; CTU, Well Testing, Slickline and other service contractors in all aspects of daily standalone activities to ensure compliance with OOCEP programs.
- Conduct all Well Service activities as per industry and OOCEP operational procedures and standards.
- Work to accomplish the Well Delivery business plan (HSE; number of activities; NPT and total cost).
- Ensure all Frac; CTU, Well Testing, Slickline Unit(s) Well Control; hoisting, pumping and power equipment are tested, maintained and operated within their envelope and as per OOCEP/OEM requirements.
- Review OOCEP standalone programs and provide input for future plans. Discuss with the Senior Well Services Engineer to ensure lessons learned are applied to future wells.
- Responsible to ensure all required operations reports are completed as per Well delivery reporting format including the provision of accurate Value-Of-Work-Done.
- Actively contribute to the performance review sessions with contractor(s) and ensure all resulted actions are closed on time.
- Provide a detailed post-well operational performance review report. This must include, but not limited to; Actual vs plan cost and time, NPT, problems encountered, solutions provided, practices to be repeated and improvements.
- Liaise with Senior Well Services Engineer on requirements for operation optimization or remedial work and formulates revised work instructions in accordance with OOCEP change management requirements.
- Raise Management of Change (MOC) requests to Senior Well Services Engineer for all critical changes and deviations in completion and workover activities.
- Ensure material and services are arranged in a timely manner to avoid disruption to operations whilst avoiding unnecessary stand-by charges. In doing so, he needs to liaise with Well Engineering office staff on plans and optimization of logistics and materials management. In addition, ensure proper maintenance and protection of company inventory at work site.
- Review, confirm the accuracy of and sign off field tickets. The WSS will highlight comments and NPT records on the field ticket to enable proper review at head office.
Other Roles & Responsibilities:
- Ensure contractual compliance on HSE and Operations aspects and highlight deviations to Well Delivery office team.
- Monitor training and development progress for well site trainees and new well engineers. Act as mentor when required for some new intakes.
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Key interactions
Internal: Development/Exploration Departments / Central Operations and Facilities Departments / Supply Chain Management Department.
External: Contractors & Service Providers
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Notable Working Conditions. Field Operational environment, computer screen use. (Shift).
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Education Requirements
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Degree in engineering (well engineering, mechanical) or related.
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Language
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Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) Arabic - Native (desirable)
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Background and experience
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Competencies and skills
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- Minimum 12 years of relevant experience and 5 years minimum experience in standalone operations.
- Demonstrable commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental performance (Lead by example).
- Basic PC skills including MS Word/Excel in addition to being conversant with the industry-standard Drilling Engineering software packages, i.e. Open wells, etc.
- Must be a self-driven, inquisitive and confident to pursue new designs and withstand challenges from peers.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal peer assistance / supervision.
- Must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
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Soft:
- Strong management & leadership skills & should be able to work collaboratively with all involved.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and multi-cultural sensitivity.
Technical:
- Computer literate with expertise in MS Office.
- Hands on experience at managerial level in Oil & Gas subsurface field
- Experienced in resource control, contract management and general management.
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