Production Support Team Lead

Based in

Aberdeen, onshore

Reporting to

Reports functionally to Triton Asset Manager
Reports operationally to Chief Operating Officer

Staff / Contractor

Staff

Roles that report to this position

Production Choke Engineer, Process Engineer, Chemist, Allocation and Metering Engineers, Asset Planner, Production Loss Focal Point.

Job Summary

This role will lead the Production Support Team to define and visualize asset KPI’s, deliver best in class optimisation and production loss management, cost effective chemistry, Triton asset planning and hydrocarbon allocation and metering to support Dana Petroleums operated asset performance.

Key objectives include identifying opportunities to maximise water injection and production across all the fields of the Triton Asset. Developing a robust process and production loss management system, introducing real time data solutions as well as identifying opportunities to increase Production Efficiency. Best in class stewardship of Triton field allocation and metering systems, production databases and sourcing effective solutions to long standing metering and allocation problems.

The Production Support Team Lead will ensure investigations are conducted into process related plant failures which impact safety, production / injection efficiency, and equipment availability. They will ensure root causes are identified and provide proposals for effective engineering solutions and steward them through to completion.
The Production Support Team Lead will also be responsible for Production Chemistry including managing and mitigate platform flow assurance risks, ensure optimum application of chemicals, and managing and reducing chemical costs through effective accountability of contract ownership.

Roles and responsibilities

Safety - Role-models compliance with HSE policy. Drives compliance in all areas of responsibility. Works across the business to highlight potential issues and develop appropriate solutions and policies
Governance and Compliance – custodian of certain specific Dana procedures and processes within the ODMS and ensures they are complied with and remain current.
Leadership - Manages and coaches people effectively. Provides clarity regarding expectations and supports teams and individuals to achieve these. Role models Dana values at all times and encourages others to do the same. Readily accepts accountability and insists on it from others
Financial - Has budgetary responsibility for one or more areas and manages teams to ensure the delivery of budgeted outputs and costs. Considers the commercial viability of all proposals in terms of cost, benefit and risk, and utilises resources to best effect
Technical - Ensures Production Support team objectives are delivered in line with Dana Petroleum safety, production, environmental and financial objectives as directed by the Triton Asset Manager and as defined by the COO.
Provide direct Facility Process Engineering and Measurement technical support to offshore and Triton Support Hub.
Develop, implement, and manage best-in-class Loss Management process for Dana Petroleum including quantification and capture of losses, RCA investigations, and identification and management of remedial actions.
Develop, implement, and manage best-in-class real time and static data systems on behalf of Dana Petroleum.
Develop, implement, and manage best-in-class Allocation and Measurement process for Triton Asset including ownership and management of 3rd party metering services contract, quantification and capture of mismeasurements, management of measurement audits, and allocation and production methodology and tools.
Ensure all measurement systems are maintained per specification and are fit for purpose including all fiscal requirements.
Identify and communicate Production and Injection bad actors.
Ensure Process Engineering technical support is available to the Triton Asset as required.
Proactively encourage a Production Efficiency and Plant Uptime culture within the company.
Develop and manage strong internal relationships between offshore, onshore asset peer teams, and wider Dana Petroleum business including KNOC secondees.
Monitor performance of installed production equipment and perform process system modelling, optimisation, vulnerability assessments and debottlenecking.
Proactively manage and maintain a comprehensive database of oil/gas production, water production/injection and production loss/deferment data.
Travel offshore as required to deliver Production Support team goals and communicate how they relate to delivery of company objectives.
Lead the team to produce results through effective supervision, coaching and allocation of work.
Lead the team in order to deliver budgeted outputs and costs. Effectively manage resources within their control, minimises waste, and risk, and raise potential budgetary issues as soon as they are identified.

HSEQ Responsibilities

Everyone working for or on behalf of Dana Petroleum has the following responsibilities with regard to his or her work to:

Familiarise with the Dana Policies, including the policies on HSE, Risk Management and Major Accident Hazards;
Familiarise with the One Dana Management System and its meaning for day-to-day work;
Familiarise with the work and be aware of all associated risks for People, the Environment, Assets and Reputation (PEAR);
Report any incident, near miss, hazards (unsafe acts/situations) and improvement suggestions;
Know their roles and responsibilities;
Actively participate in any job or HSEQ training or instruction by or on behalf of Dana Petroleum
Use all provided means as intended and according to their purpose.

Job specific skills and
knowledge

Experienced oil and gas industry professional, with experience gained in an engineering and production operations environment.
Excellent problem solver with demonstrable track record.
Demonstrable experience with managing design and implementation of production improvement initiatives including work flows, standards and procedures.
Knowledgable in the application of relevant UK oil and gas industry regulations and guidelines.
Experienced in carrying out and facilitating engineering studies and investigations.
Exceptional relationship-builder at all levels, internally and externally.
Knowledgable in the areas of real time surveillance and static data systems, event management systems, data visualisation software, measurement concepts and production data storage systems.
Demonstrable experience with potential oilfield enhancements and opportunities relating to Big Data and Digital Transformation, and it’s relevance to Dana Petroleum.

General capabilities

Proven people leader with a track record of delivery through others
Solid working knowledge and proven application of relevant UK industry regulations relating to the oil and gas industry
Sound working knowledge and demonstration of safe working practices
Appropriate familiarity with quality processes and the application of continuous improvement tools desirable
Excellent communication and coordination skills. Proven ability to interact effectively at all organisation levels and encourage a team ethos across both core team and subcontractors
Ability to understand and respond effectively to the requirements of diverse groups and operations
Culturally sensitive and utilises all the tools available to drive constant improvement

Applicants should apply here before the closing date of 6th September 2024