Job Details

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate production units and systems on the well head platform in the field in accordance with standing and supervisory instructions; may be delegated to supervise non-routine WHPT operations involving contracted services.

Principal Accountabilities

• Operate equipment and system such as test separators, gas traps, gas skids, safety cabinets, mainfolds, chokes, pig receivers and launchers.
• Give guidance to Operators in the operation of equipment and units in accordance with established instructions.
• Report serious unplanned operational deviations to supervisor and take corrective action within the limits of authority and competence.
• Ensure that units and equipment on WHPTs are checked regularly and record and/or check as necessary that data is accurately and regularly recorded, including any down hole safety equipment.
• Locally operate in the event of a telesystem failure all the equipment normally  operated remotely through the telesystem network.
• Undertake the preparation of wellhead platforms for handover for workover maintenance, repair or modification in conjunction with other trades (this includes removing specific items of wellhead equipment).
• Lead teams involved in the annual maintenance programmes in conjunction with teams from maintenance and contracted personnel.
• Prepare wellhead platform for implementation of acid fracturing campaigns under supervision or delegation from Supervisor, Surface Operations. 

Qualification & Experience

• Completion of Secondary education (12 years), plus specialized production operator training equivalent to 6 - 9 months full time.
• 8 to 10 years experience in oilfield operations including 3 years offshore and at least 2 years experience in a senior position.
• Good knowledge of English.
• Organizational Relationships (Work Contacts)
• Regular contacts at own level or next higher level in own and other sections for exchange of information.
• IO and Decision Making Authority
• Works in accordance with standard operating procedures and programme instructions. Is expected to use his initiative in non-routine and emergency situations. Work is subject to limited supervision due to the size and geographical spread of the WHPTs.

Preference given to Localy Avaliable Candidates in the United Arab Emirates and who can join immediatly 

Statements in this job description are intended to reflect, in general, the duties and accountabilities of the job, but are not to be interpreted as totally inclusive

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

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