APPLICATION ENGINEER

Location: SHENZHEN, China

Job Family: Engineering

Updated At: 2017-03-13

Apply for this Job

JOB DESCRIPTION

1) Provide technical support for Country Sales and present current technology in a direct selling effort.

2) Regularly communicate sales targets and objectives, technical information, support ,vision and quality objectives to Country sales and operations employees.

3)  Assists with the development of quotations and Product Line related packages.

4)  Daily quotation inquiry inside and outside company.

5)  ATO, Min & Max  routing to order and redeploy inventory.

6)  Source out and redeploy inventory and fixed asset globally.

7) Bid tenders for all product lines.

QUALIFICATIONS

1)  Proven ability to build/maintain strong relationships both internally and externally
2)  Excellent influence and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
3)  Proven focus on customer service and delivery with an extensive knowledge of oilfield equipment, parts and services
4)  Range and depth of experience in business management, budget control, asset and inventory management
5)  Extensive knowledge of oilfield services, equipment, and parts

POSITION SPECIFIC DETAILS

Apply for this Job

WELL PLANNING SW APPL DEV

Location: HOUSTON, TX, United States

Job Family: Engineering

Updated At: 2017-03-15

Apply for this Job

JOB DESCRIPTION

Weatherford International LLC, 16430 Park Ten Place, Houston TX  77084

Well Planning Software Application Developer

Future position

Act as technical expert, leading, developing and maintaining Weatherford Well Planning Software (5D) for use in directional drilling projects.  Support and/or install 5D software applications.  Lead testing process, in conjunction with R&D group, through test review, analysis and test witnessing.  Grant permission to release new versions of 5D for commercial use.  Design and implement new 5D application code, including modifications and updates to built-in anti-collision module.  Analyze complex algorithmic code.  Re-engineer code for use in modern engineering applications.  Play a full role in software development lifecycle for engineering. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:  B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical/Electronic Engineering and seven years’ experience as an operational Well Planner/Designer.

Apply for this Job

R&M MANAGER IRAQ

Location: ERBIL, Iraq

Job Family: Field operations

Updated At: 2017-03-21

Apply for this Job

JOB DESCRIPTION

4.1    Organizes and coordinates all activities associated with maintaining Drilling Services
equipment with multiple PGL’s

4.2    Responsible for ensuring the duties carried out within the R&M facility are performed in a
safe, efficient and effective manner.

4.3    Responsible for the effective tactical implementation and sustainability of the Global
R&M Strategy and other Business Plans directed by the organization within the facility.

4.4    Drives improved performance at a location level using OEPS, technical, program and
people systems.

4.5    Ensures adequate resources are planned and executed such as head count, facility
infrastructure & R&M support equipment which are aligned to support current & future operational business needs.

4.6    Assists in the development of all plant personnel (technical and support) to include

mentoring, competencies and succession planning. Coaches, counsels, and administers disciplinary actions when appropriate.

4.7    Develops and manages facility budgets, forecasts and labor burden rates.

4.8    Monitors cost trends for overall facility running costs & ensures accuracy of maintenance

costs are captured against appropriate maintenance work orders.

4.9    Develop and implement key facility KPI’s aligned to Global R&M objectives and ensure
they are effectively communicated to all facility employees.

4.10 Established clear and effective communication within the Drilling Services team through local SQDC boards, meetings & daily tool box meetings for all personnel.

4.11 Ensures an effective preventative maintenance program is established for all facility support equipment (e.g. OH cranes, BOM’s, calibration equipment, rack inspections, facility repairs, etc)

4.12 Works to integrate initiatives with other continuous improvement objectives (i.e., Reliability, HSE, Lean, Six sigma) finding synergies, overlaps, duplicates and resolving conflicts.

4.13 Responsible for internal audits and accident investigation as directed by corporate and the OEPS. Will support all external customer audits.

4.14 Will actively participate in monthly and quarterly reviews to KPI data, review of high impact R&M incidents and other key metrics assigned by the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledgeable in the use and integration of predictive and preventive maintenance.

Advanced computer skills, including office platforms and database software such as SAP or JD Edwards.

Experience in Quality & HSE related Management Systems compliant to industry standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, API Q2) are desired.

The following professional certifications are not required but any of the following:

CMRP, CRE, CQE, are desired.

Apply for this Job

gas reservoir management

apply now

Job ID

15003BR

Position Description

We are seeking Senior Engineers with extensive experience of Gas Reservoir Management. Saudi Aramco offers the opportunity to develop and manage world-class fields, reservoirs and reserves. 

We are looking for expert professionals to join us at our state-of-the-art Exploration and Petroleum Engineering Center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, to manage some of the world’s largest onshore and offshore oil fields. Our petroleum engineers conduct pioneering research, introduce new technologies and provide specialized engineering services as part of our customized reservoir management practices.

This senior technical role provides expert advice and guidance on all aspects of oil reservoir management, including designing, participating in and implementing best-in-class reservoir management programs. .

This position is embedded within the Petroleum Engineering business and as a senior technical specialist, will engage with leaders and experts from across the upstream business.

Minimum Requirements

As a successful candidate, you should hold a Bachelor degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline. Master’s degree or PhD is desirable, but not required. 

A minimum of 10 years related experience including at least 7 years specializing in reservoir management. A training history of appropriate specialized courses and seminars is expected. Technical publications are valued but in-depth practical experience is paramount. 

You must have the ability to interact and communicate clearly with specialists in geology, core and fluid analysis, petrophysics, simulation, drilling, completion, production and facilities.

You must have working knowledge of open-hole and cased-hole logs, geological modeling, simulation, completion and production procedures and technologies.

You must have history of using modern reservoir management practices for gas and gas condensate reservoirs.

Duties and Responsibilities

You are expected to be able to do the following:

Provide guidance and oversight on best-in-class reservoir management tenets, practices and state-of-the art- technologies for all Saudi Aramco hydrocarbon assets.

Formulate reservoir development, data acquisition, strategic surveillance and monitoring master-plans to ensure optimal development and depletion strategies.

Utilize reservoir management standards and guidelines to enhance both NPV and hydrocarbon recovery.

Lead, design and participate in integrated field reviews and field development plans.

Prepare reservoir engineering input into drilling and work-over proposals and programs. 

Recommend advanced completion techniques for horizontal and multi-lateral wells.

Lead and participate in reservoir engineering studies that include reservoir stimulation modeling of various IOR processes for improvement of ultimate recovery.

Participate in technical societies and technical groups.

Train and mentor young engineers.

apply now

corrosion engineer - unconventional resources

apply now

Job ID

15040BR

Position Description

Saudi Aramco, long known for its leadership in oil exploration, production, and refining, is seeking experienced professionals to join our growing Unconventional Resources (UR) program. We have an immediate requirement for an experienced Corrosion Engineer.

As the successful candidate you will join UR Operations, which is responsible for operating all surface facilities, including field wells and processing facilities. The UR Operations team will operate the well manifolds, provide field services, maintain facilities, and reduce equipment downtime. The team will also perform preventive maintenance activities and provide maintenance services in addition to providing all the technical engineering and inspection activities.
Expansion of the team is required to meet the significant increases in operation activity levels. By the end of 2017 it is estimated there will be more than 270 km of pipelines, 520 km of flowlines, and five processing facilities scattered in different geographical locations.

As the successful candidate, you will lead the design review, follow the construction phase, and lead the commissioning and testing activities for the new shale gas facilities.

Minimum Requirements

You will have a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or any other relevant engineering degree. An advanced degree is preferred. A Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.) license or registration will be desirable but is not essential. A NACE certificate is preferred.

You will have minimum of 10 years of corrosion engineering experience preferably in shale gas facilities. You will also have knowledge of modular skid mounted process units. You will have a combination of experience in engineering consulting as well as owner operating facilities.

As a subject matter expert you will have extensive knowledge of corrosion management and be familiar with ASME, API, WRC and other industry codes applicable to the oil and gas industry. You will be experienced in material specifications/selection, welding procedures/specifications, cathodic protection, protective coating, NDT, and water management as well as metallic and nonmetallic materials.

You will also have extensive experience and demonstrated success in the resolution of materials and welding issues encountered in the oil and gas industry, and sour and non-sour facilities with varying compositions of water, CO2, and H2S.

**Please note that this role is field-based and candidates may be required to work in remote parts of Saudi Arabia**

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Corrosion Engineer you will be required to perform the following:

Be a subject matter expert in corrosion management and materials selection.

Provide day-to-day technical support to the Operation and Maintenance groups to troubleshoot and fix any corrosion problems.

Develop and review the engineering designs packages for new installations and upgrade projects.

Review project proposals and detailed designs packages for new facilities as well as test and pilot new technologies.

Participate in the testing and commissioning of new facilities, and turnaround and inspection (T&I) activities.

Conduct failure analysis and provide recommendations for failed equipment due to corrosion or erosion.

Update and maintain engineering documentation and drawings.

Analyze system performance and find solutions for any corrosion issues.

Ensure quality, cost effective, and timely solutions to any upgrade.

Ensure full HSE compliance.

Report and analyze key performance indices.

Make recommendations for technical/economic optimization of existing facilities and lead feasibility/profitability studies for new facilities.

Contribute to business unit strategy.
Assist in the training, development, and mentoring of younger staff.

Provide analysis, evaluation, and interpretation in support of projects, processes, and financing related to Saudi Aramco capital investment decisions.

apply now

petrophysics

Job ID

14536BR

Position Description

Saudi Aramco offers experienced petrophysicists the opportunity to evaluate, develop and manage world-class fields, reservoirs and reserves. We are looking for experienced professionals to join us at our state-of-the-art Exploration and Petroleum Engineering Center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Our petrophysics team manages hundreds of rigs, introduces new technologies, conducts fundamental and applied research, and provide specialized services as part of our customized best-in-class reservoir description practices.

This senior technical position is embedded within the Reservoir Description Division business and, as a senior technical specialist in either exploration, development, or surveillance petrophysics, will engage with leaders and experts from across the upstream business.

Minimum Requirements

The successful candidate should hold a bachelor degree in petroleum engineering, geology, geophysics, or physics. A Master’s degree or PhD is desirable, but not required. 

A minimum of 10 years related experience including at least 7 years in petrophysics. Technical publications are strongly valued and in-depth practical experience is paramount.

You must have experience with integrated petrophysical studies and petrophysical modeling. 

You must have demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly with specialists in reservoir characterization, core analysis, reservoir management, simulation, drilling, and production engineering.

You must have demonstrated ability to use industry standard Petrophysical data processing and interpretation software.

You must have extensive working knowledge of vendor tools and data acquisition practices. 

It is advantageous to have experience in mentoring/raining/teaching.

Duties and Responsibilities

You are expected to be able to perform the following: 

Conduct comprehensive petrophysical studies and analyses by integrating logging tool responses, rock, fluid and production data for formation evaluation and reservoir surveillance.

Act as technical advisor to management regarding best practices for the acquisition, analysis, interpretation and integration of logging data.

Design and oversee core and fluid studies to enhance petrophysical models.

Develop verifiable petrophysical models for incorporation into static and dynamic reservoir models for volumetric prediction and development planning.

Lead and participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Represent Saudi Aramco in external technical contacts with consultants, and vendors, etc.

Evaluate new logging tools and data acquisition and analysis procedures in terms of cost and technology.

Participate in technical societies and technical groups.

Mentor and train young engineers.

apply now

petroleum engineering specialist - unconventional

Job ID

13760BR

Position Description

Saudi Aramco, long known for its leadership in oil exploration, production, and refining, is seeking experienced professionals to join the growing Unconventional Resources exploration efforts. 

We have an immediate requirement for an experienced Production Engineering Specialist with relevant unconventional expertise. Of primary interest is experience in hydraulic fracturing, completion design and production optimization. Consider the opportunity to join our team and help shape the future of the unconventional resources exploration and producing in Saudi Aramco. 

As a successful candidate you will be responsible for ensuring appropriate well completion designs, cost-effective fracturing programs tailored to numerous reservoirs, and studies on related projects. 

As a subject-matter expert you will coach and mentor other production engineers and graduates within the team.

Minimum Requirements

You will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering. A Masters’ degree would be an advantage. 

You will have at least 10 years of extensive production engineering experience including experience in unconventional resources or HPHT/Tight Gas with a strong understanding of hydraulic fracturing. 

You will be familiar with simulation software such as Prosper, Saphir, WellCat and MFrac (or equivalent) with the ability to perform nodal analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will be required to perform production engineering duties, including:

Design well completion and propose alternatives if required.

Design and execute quality assurance/quality control and perform post-job analysis for acid and proppant fracturing treatments.

Determine the optimum production rate for wells.

Perform studies and projects assuring adequacy and conformance to overall objectives of all phases of problems in areas including stimulation, production, well design/testing programs, reservoir flow properties & fluid studies.

Own the quality and implementation of optimization tools. 

Analyze and resolve water chemistry issues.

Working closely with the surveillance organization you will plan, monitor and validate surveillance activities for wells to ensure well integrity. 

Provide input to pilot design and interpretation.

Conduct flow assurance analysis. 

Monitor corrosion and resolve paraffin scaling issues.

Utilize artificial lift to increase productivity of wells.

Conduct nodal analysis.

Implement industry best practices and exchange of learnings with other similar unconventional gas assets.

apply now