Our Operator client is currently recruiting for the position of P&A Engineer, based onshore in Aberdeen.  This a long term contract PAYE position.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare well P&A programmes under the direction of the Well Engineering Team Lead, support P&A Operations under the direction of the Well Operations Team Lead, and plan P&A operations and regulatory submissions in compliance with UK statutory requirements and the client’s policies, standards and procedures under the direction of the P&A Team Lead.
• Conduct well P&A planning in accordance with the Well Delivery Process (WDP) and ensure compliance with well examination scheme.
• Ensure detailed risk assessment (HAZOP/HAZID) conducted prior to operational execution in accordance with the company’s risk management process.
• Prepare scopes of work and appropriate technical specifications for procurement of equipment and services.
• Technical lead for assigned contracts. Responsible for managing the agreed relationship with service providers and in setting the KPIs with the Contract Owner and C&P Specialist
• Provide input as required into preparation of permits and applications to UK regulatory authorities.
• Prepare scoping, budgetary and AFE level well cost estimates (deterministic and/or probabilistic)
• Timely identification of long lead material and equipment to facilitate procurement
• Monitor and measure performance against expectations. Analyse variances and capture lessons learned.
• Coordinate and liaise with other company disciplines on well related issues.
• Coordinate service company support to the company.
• Provide technical and operational support to the well operations team during execution, as required.
• Risk assess and implement Management of Change (MoC) process for revisions to approved programmes/ scopes of work in accordance with the company’s policies, standards and procedures.
• Review operational written instructions (after development by offshore rig management and service specialists) prior to offshore approval
• Report and investigate non-productive and lost time and issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) as appropriate during operations (determine root cause, define actions to prevent recurrence).
• Implementation of lessons learned system and championing of all performance improvement initiatives applicable to drilling operations.
• Oversee JV operations as delegated by Well Services, Integrity And P&A Manager.
• Emergency Response delegate.

 
Accountabilities:

• Excellence in Health, Safety and Environmental performance.
• Application of functional specifications to deliver optimum well designs
• Initiation of shallow hazards assessment and borehole surveys.
• Optimise performance where possible by appropriate application of new technology.
• Scheduling of material and personnel required to meet programme objectives.
• Accurate and timely reporting of all programme activities.
• Maintenance of end of well records, lessons learned and complete well files.
• Encourage good, open communications with contractors, promoting a culture of involvement and participation

Interfaces with (Internal):

• Facilitate effective interfaces between all services provided to drilling operations.
• Liaises with: Onshore/ Offshore Wells team, Subsurface Team, HES Representatives, Contracts & Procurement (inc. Logistics), Finance, Onshore Service Coordinators
• Contribute to the optimisation of the asset's performance.

Interfaces with (External):

• Interface, direct and manage wells related external contractors and services companies.
• Participate in cross company initiatives to identify new technologies and enable the company to benefit from drilling experiences elsewhere.

 
Specific Requirements:

• Individual contributor. Enthusiastic self-development as a Drilling Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Drilling Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or similar (preferred) or vocational training with extensive experience in well engineering and site supervision, with proven track record.
• Previous relevant experience in well engineering and site supervision.
• IWCF Well Control Certification
• Able to work and communicate effectively with colleagues, partners and all other stakeholders. Respecting the knowledge and experience of others, sharing information and building effective relationships.
• Ability to encourage & celebrate success, performance and diversity. Being approachable, assisting & developing others according to their needs.
• Ability to analyse multiple sources of data, make connections & create high quality solutions, prioritising the key issues & consequences.
• Desire to strive for excellence. Being energetic, passionate and resilient, taking personal accountability for performance and delivering results.

 
Temporary Position
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/078851.

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.