Operations/Facilities Engineer

Operations/Facilities Engineer

JOB TITLE:	Operations/Facilities Engineer
DEPARTMENT:	U.K. Operations
LOCATION:	Aberdeen
REPORTS TO:	Director: Operations

Overview

The Operations/Facilities Engineer is responsible for monitoring, analysing and responding to the operational performance of the assets. The role will work in close liaison with subsurface, commercial and accounting personnel to recommend/implement appropriate measures to optimize performance. Over and above the operations and technical responsibilities, the role includes representing the Company at Operating and Technical Committee meetings. This role will lead the company’s efforts in interfacing with the JV partners to ensure that safety and environmental objectives are achieved, legislative compliance is maintained, and investment efficiency in the assets is maximized for the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for loss analysis and mitigation plans across the Assets.

• Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the Field Operators and Partners. Establish a culture of open and effective communication and co-operation, in order to influence their activities and improve asset performance.

• Assist the Operations Director in the management of the Co-ventures by preparing for and participating in OCM’s and TCM’s.

• Assist the Operations Director in preparing annual budgets and life of field plans for producing assets and provide regular reports of actual and planned production and costs.

• Monitor and report asset performance, efficiencies and losses against budget using KPIs and scorecards and analyse and report on variances.

• Actively participate in Project teams to provide operational input into assessments, evaluations and Due diligence of 3rd party assets, operability of new field developments, peer reviews and other initiatives.

• Compile reports on filed performance for internal use and for issue to stakeholders, Co-Venturers, DECC, HSE.

• Identify, specify and manage 3rd party technical studies and scopes of work as appropriate.

• Demonstrates commitment to Endeavour’s HSEQ policy and statement. Ensure contractors and suppliers understand Endeavour’s HSEQ expectations and meet required standards.

• Demonstrate a visible commitment to HSE Leadership and exhibit company values. Participate in offshore visits, incident investigations risk assessments and safety reviews are required.

AS OCM AND TCM Representative:

• Ensure that operations are conducted efficiently and are free from unplanned events and risks are continuously managed to be as low as reasonably practicable.

• Prepare annual work programme and budgets / financial projections in conjunction with technical support functions. Regularly review and report actual performance against plan and implement appropriate corrective actions as required. Provide informed asset forecasts for volumes and costs.

• Coordinate the efforts of subsurface, drilling, facilities, commercial and other support team members in formulating viable asset development. Provide stewardship in advancing appraised opportunities and performance enhancements through project sanction gates along with the JV operators.

• Assist in risk based evaluation of assets being considered for acquisition.

• Provide technical input into field decommissioning programmes and operations.

Qualifications

Relevant Engineering Degree

Experience/Skills Required

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Basic skills in planning software such as MS Project or Primavera and data-bases such as Access.
• Sound commercial awareness with a clear understanding of financing/cost principles.
• Working knowledge of EHS Management Systems and other applicable regulations to O&G industry.
• Being able to work and communicate effectively across different technical and organisational interfaces.
• Hazard and Risk Management including job safety analysis.
• Emergency preparedness, participation in Emergency Response Plans and ER drills.
• Contract management.
• Incident Reporting & Investigation.
• Audit & Assurance.
• Ability to develop and delivery Annual Plans and Budgets.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• Proven analytical capability.
• Energetic Team Player.
• Focussed on results.
• Strong written, verbal and PC skills (Office Suite).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence others.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Highly developed problem-solving and organisation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to agreed deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing business needs.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Good attention to detail.

EXPERIENCE
• Operations and maintenance experience of topsides and subsea facilities.
• Experience of shore based facilities and operations support.
• Preferable to have had development project and offshore experience.
• Beneficial to have FPSO and/or managing devolved duty-holder.
• Experience of conducting technical/facilities studies.
Health and Safety:
Working knowledge of HSE legislation applicable offshore and a detailed knowledge of Safety Case and supporting Regulations
Position holder may be required to visit offshore installations

To apply, please send your CV to careers@endeavourcorp.com by 31 August 2014.