Job Details

Job Summary

Abilities, Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team and supervise the mechanical preventative, planned and corrective maintenance on all producing and non-producing oil wells, water injection wells, and raw water supply wells
• Be aware of the exact location and type of all wells
• Be conversant with the type and technical details of all wells and their accessories
• Know the location of flowline and pipeline runs and in-field manifolds and headers
• Experienced in servicing Christmas Tree valves, choke valves and hydraulics associated with down-hole and tree valves
• Experienced in servicing raw water wells and associated ESP’s, pulling, repairing or replacing pumps as necessary
• Able to support the servicing of topside generators for raw water ESP’s In conjunction with the HSE Team Prepare risk assessments for all well maintenance
• Ensure there are ‘Spill Kits’ at all oil well sites
• Ensure any special tools, lubricants or consumables are available to the team
• Ability to lubricate, grease and pack tree valves as necessary
• Review and check annulus pressures
• Carry out visual inspections of all associated well flowlines, pipelines, manifolds and headers for leaks and structural integrity
• Assist inspection team during non-intrusive surveillance of well flowlines, pipelines, manifolds and headers and be aware of anomalies or possible failure points within the in-field pipework, headers and manifolds
• Liaise with E & I Engineers and support teams for preventative and corrective maintenance as required
• Support operations team on well failure investigations and getting the well on line as soon as safely and practically possible
• Support external well services intervention contractor on any major maintenance, well testing or repair
• Liaise with planning team to keep updated on well intervention programmes
• Support the commissioning of new wells and pipework tie-ins
• When not on well support duty work with the mechanical team on routine mechanical maintenance on the process plant as directed by the Mechanical Engineer
• Strong HSE awareness in the following areas:-
• Risk recognition / risk awareness
• Permits to Work, Toolbox Talks & Checklists
• Confined space entry procedure
• Criticality of Gas Testing method and frequency
• Awareness of H2S and N2 hazards
• Manual handling techniques
• Grit blasting and painting hazards
• Use of BA equipment
• Correct use of, PPE
• Simultaneous Operations hazards
• Dropped objects & trip hazard mitigation
• Working at height
• Report HSE incidents and all near misses
• Able to competently record all maintenance work in CMMS
• Ability to apply positive isolations, test integrity and record.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards
• Appreciate the use and positioning of Laydown Areas
• Full awareness of purging, washing, containment and disposal of medium used - when draining & pressure testing
• Full understating of Gasket & Stud bolt selection & correct installation
• Competent at Breaking of, and re-establishing hydrocarbon containment
• Full understating of Utility hoses and fittings rating selection, and best practice
• Full understating of Static equipment ventilation and temporary lighting
• Full understating of Earthing / grounding of equipment
• Able to carry out daily visual & periodic formal testing of; vehicles, lifting equipment, pressure test pumps, HP and utility hoses etc.
• Understanding of high pressure testing and NDT exclusion zones
• Understanding of Crane, Forklift, Loader and Mobile Compressor etiquette
• Ensure awareness of, and prompt, safe completion of work packs as applicable
• Use and promote the use of Checklists
• Monitor equipment performance; highlight any abnormal conditions,
• Feedback suggestions for continuous improvement in safety, plant performance or integrity
• Supply information for technical handovers pre / post field breaks
• Feedback for root cause analysis studies if required
• Active involvement in re- commissioning after shutdowns or trips / new plant
• Be conversant with project KPI’s and support their delivery and attainment at all times Compile or receive detailed written Handover prior to; and completion of leave and/or field breaks
• Be conversant with safety rules
• Carry out HSE Audits as directed by the Mechanical Engineer

Working Relationships

Essential to maintain a good working relationship with:

• Mechanical Engineer
• All Maintenance Engineers
• Safety Officer
• Clients Field Manager
• Well Service Team Supervisors

Qualifications, Experience & Attributes

• 10 years’ experience with 5 years’ in a supervisory role in an Oil and Gas project/operations
• Diploma/ONC/HNC or similar in a mechanical discipline
• Can demonstrate good appreciation of mechanical requirements relating to wellheads and general process plant
• Good exposure to a CMMS preferably SAP or MAXIMO knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Work to high personal standards and achieve set objectives
• Show commitment to the team ethic by coaching and/or training sub-contract personnel
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and a willingness to work to client charter values.
• Willingness to work and foster good working relationships in an integrated team from diverse locations, ability to speak Arabic advantageous