Status: Regular, Full-time
Location: Houston Texas USA
Job Code: 0708-216
Posted: July 31, 2008

Role:

The Africa region is seeking a Project Engineer for the PE department. This position will report to the Project Engineering Team Lead and will be based in Houston, TX. Responsibilities will include: providing technical sales support, receipt of equipment at contractor base, support of operations by participating in on-shore preparation work and/or offshore activities. This position will also be responsible for the initiation, supervision and reporting of designated WellDynamics projects.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Project Engineering Team Leader in Aberdeen, the position will take account of your ability to deliver on the following:

  • Initiation, Supervision and Reporting of designated projects in line with WellDynamics project engineering processes and procedures.
    • Entering, progressing and monitoring of equipment orders
    • Taking an active role in the planning and preparation of product deliveries (projects)
    • Budget control and cost reporting as required by relevant current directives
  • Receipt of equipment at Contractor base
  • Support operations by participating in on-shore preparation work or off-shore activities when required.
  • Liaise with Client throughout the duration of the project to provide the following:
    • Onshore support of Wells Teams during job planning, including attendance of Complete Well on Paper (CWOP), Risk Assessment and similar events
    • On-shore support during initial well commissioning and well start-up
    • On-shore support of Wells Teams during post job evaluation including attendance at After Action Reviews, job wash-up meetings and similar events
    • Preparation of End of Well Report
    • Provide Technical Support on WellDynamics Equipment and SmartWell Applications to the Client
    • Work with WellDynamics field technical support organization to expediting out Non Conformance Reports
    • Directly perform or coordinate field technical support for Incident Investigation where under performance has been experienced from WellDynamics
  • Provide technical sales support for Business Development to Region Business Development Manager
  • Provide input and support to tender formulation and submissions
  • Be aware of and conform to the company’s HSEQ requirements and procedures.

Job Requirements:

To successfully take on this role, you should meet the following criteria:
  • Previous operational experience in completion engineering or production technology and possibly experience with Intelligent Completion applications required
  • BS degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Petroleum Engineering preferred
  • Previous experience in Project Engineering positions and  a demonstrated ability to co-ordinate equipment and personnel for operational activities preferred
  • Must possess good communication and customer interaction skills
  • Must have demonstrated an ability to work independently as well as a team member – you will have experience of leading a team effectively – and will have a positive attitude, demonstrating firmness and tact as well as an ability to support and train others
  • Ability to effectively contribute to discussions and actions concerning engineering design, operating and deployment procedures as well as personnel training and assessment matters.
  • Ability to travel internationally is required.

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