Technical

Carry out 2D/3D seismic interpretation and produce structural/stratigraphic maps and frameworks to integrate seismic interpretations with geologic and engineering data.

Conduct quantitative/qualitative seismic attribute generation and analysis in sedimentary facies prediction and fracture identification to aid play exploration and reservoir characterization.

Utilize the full range of seismic attributes and inversion products to describe the size as well as the structural and stratigraphic complexity of the trap.

Quantifies exploration risk elements, such as trap and reservoir presence, seal integrity, and charge.

Provides the structural and stratigraphic framework for static reservoir models and the geophysical input for reserves booking.

Identify and quantify geophysical/subsurface uncertainties that influence the technical and commercial robustness of the projects.

Work with the reservoir engineer and geologist to integrate geophysical interpretations into a comprehensive and robust earth model.

Incorporates production and pressure data into subsurface interpretation leading to increased accuracy on future production expectations.

Engage in strategic well development activities and apply seismic in real-time drilling operations to look ahead and to avoid drilling hazards and to predict target reservoir interval depths.

Propose solutions to avoid or address geo-hazards that may exist during drilling operations.

Team Interaction & Leadership

Member of an integrated multi-disciplinary subsurface team.

Collaborate with multidiscipline development, exploration, and execution teams.

Collaborate with other seismic interpreters within the team.

Initiate and follow up on geophysical related studies carried out internally or by external contractors.

Accountable for the evaluation of subsurface data to generate conceptual models of carbonates

Lead the appraisal and development of complex carbonate reservoirs

Initiate, lead and QC specialist studies by contractors and university experts

Responsible for the adequate translation of carbonate geological concepts and diagenetic models are into high-quality static models together with the subsurface team

Provide geological input into various phases of the project including well and field development planning

Identify and quantify geophysical/subsurface uncertainties that influence the technical and commercial robustness of the projects.

Drive cross-discipline integration, communication, practices and working methods/styles

Lead appraisal and development of complex carbonate reservoir

Ensure that geological concepts and diagenetic models are adequately captured in high-quality static models

Provide geological input into various phases of the project including well and field development planning.

Drive cross-discipline integration, communication, practices and working methods/styles

From a geoscience perspective, lead appraisal and development of complex carbonate reservoirs, both fractured and matrix carbonates

Ensure that structural concepts, in particular fracture and related fault-related diagenetic models, are adequately captured in high-quality static models

Provide geological input into various phases of the project including well and field development planning.

Be a driver for cross-discipline integration

Technical

Accountable for the interpretation and evaluation of petrophysical data to determine presence and type of hydrocarbons, fluid contacts, rock matrix lithological model and physical properties

Reviews reports, and coordinates with other team members to integrate petrophysical data and study results.

Coordinates and participates in formulating petrophysical contributions to exploration, appraisal, field development and reservoir studies. Includes establishing parameters and methodology; and liaising with contractors.

Presents petrophysical findings and recommendations to management as required.

Defines terms of reference, scope of work, methodology, parameters, timing and costs for contractors/consultants involved in petrophysical work

Performing ongoing review and update of existing data quality control procedure and monitor its application to maintain consistent acquired data quality.

Developing procedures, quality check and standards for digitizing all forms of petrophysical data.

Review available data to develop and verify formation evaluation and reservoir characterization model.

Controls petrophysical data handling and processing and processing techniques on single well or multi wells (key wells or field wide) basis

Optimization of rock physical properties for accurate formation evaluation, reservoir characterization and reservoir’s monitoring.

Supervision

Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.

Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets

Provide input for preparation of the Section / Department budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.

Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Section / Department in line with the Company Performance framework.

Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.

Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and Code of Practices.

Be responsible for application, submission, approval and collection of various documents for the company.

Be responsible for obtaining new employment visa and work permit for all employees.

Be responsible for reviewing and monitoring residence status and/or work permits of employees and their dependents.

Be responsible for the renewal or cancellation of visas for employees and their dependents.

Be responsible for obtaining legal documents.

Be responsible for providing accurate information about rules and regulations of the U.A.E.

Be responsible for reviewing updated laws and regulations of the U.A.E.

Liaise with embassies/foreign diplomatic missions to enable business visits.

Liaise with U.A.E. Immigration department in obtaining business entry visas for global business visitors.

Be responsible for collecting and transporting documents needed for the recruitment process and/or business travel of employees, as well as projects of the company.

Be responsible for picking up and dropping employees during necessary travel requirements.

Be responsible for routine checks of vehicles.

Be responsible for acquiring knowledge of road safety regulations and local routes.

Be responsible for assisting in employee personnel file management, collecting, sorting and archiving relevant files on time.

Be responsible for the comprehensive administrative support work, including office supplies management, logistics services, procurement management, document management, conference management.

Be responsible for the drafting, approval and publication of official documents and comprehensive written materials;

Be responsible for file management, archiving and managing paper and electronic archives of various types of carriers;

Be responsible for the organization, planning and implementation of the meeting, including pre-conference organization and preparation, in-conference service guarantee, post-conference matter implementation, service guarantee, conference material archiving.

Be responsible for procurement management, office supplies procurement, distribution and inventory, the formulation of detailed account books.

Be responsible for assisting in official reception, including staff exchange activities, customer visits, official receptions, and arrange accommodation, itinerary and ticketing for them.

Be responsible for administrative and logistics management, including security, fire protection, water and electricity, assets and equipment;

Be responsible for the overall day-to-day activities of the company.

Be responsible for the company's HSSE management work, including system maintenance, statistical analysis, statistical analysis, effect evaluation.

Conduct effective communications with local government personnel.

Develop and mentor less experienced staff, and train less experienced staff in the relevant subjects.

Be responsible for the medical/police procedures in case of accidents or death of an employee.

Comply with relevant HSSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and CNPC (including JV partners where relevant) Code of Practices

Maintain the system, standards, rules and workflows in relation to successful delivery of production engineering related work and projects following the widely accepted industrial best practice.

Provide professional advice to the Technical VP to improve the medium- and long-term planning of business development associated with production engineering.

Identify the challenges in production of oil and gas wells in our target areas through professional analysis, find and implement proven technologies from CNPC or CNPC partners to deal with them and guarantee smooth well production.

Carry out innovative research associated with production engineering to form the company’s proprietary strength.

Lead the efforts for the quality delivery of the production engineering related work and projects.

Participate in contract negotiations and quality monitoring. Work with possible contractors and supporting teams to guarantee the efficient operation of production engineering related contracts and ensure contract terms are being followed.

Strategic Development

Contribute to review and assess the medium- and long-term corporate strategic plan.

Strategic planning for production engineering work, including the preparation of the AWPB.

Set up project management and implementation system, standards, procedure, flowcharts, metrics related to production engineering work and projects.

Initiate the efforts in identify the problems, bottlenecks faced by the target fields of the company and pre-actively design the proposals, roadmaps and approaches with the aim to developing the opportunities, making contracts, and providing solutions.

Projects Performance

Participate in and endorse the assessment and decision-making processes relating to project implementation plan associated with production engineering.

Provide professional advices to other production engineers who execute the projects in relevant area.

Management Control

Manage production engineering tasks like research, engineering and design, and technical support to the Operating Company or Joint-Venture we service.

Participate in the development of efficient management control policies to ensure that appropriate information flow takes place internally and externally.

Maintain the integrity and reliability of production engineering related technical support and services we provide.

Health, Safety and Environment Performance

Inspect, assess and advice the health, safety and environmental performance of all production engineering related projects we serve.

Contribute towards enhancing the HSE culture among the projects we serve.

Internal

Communicate work plans and key technological information with the production engineering teams and sister companies.

External

Communicate work plans and key technological information with the clients and liaising with the support teams from different resources.

Present the work in progress /done or advices in a professional manner aiming to achieving satisfactions.

Negotiate terms with other firms and individuals in the field.

Review and determine new technologies that can be cost-effectively implemented in production engineering of oil and gas wells. Be open-minded during the review period.

Minimum Qualifications

Master or higher degree in Petroleum Engineering related majors.

Good English communication skills.

Be capable of thinking logically and systematically.

Strong skills in problem analysis, problem solving and decision making.

Knowledge of the practical application of production engineering procedures and technologies.

Must have a strong background/understanding of wells operations.

Flexible enough to work in a demanding strict security protocols.

Self-starter and high initiative, committed to hard work and achieving results.

Must be persistent in the face of obstacles and be able to deal with obstacles in a positive manner.

Minimum Experience

10 years’ plus technical experience in the oil and gas industry.

5 years’ plus technical experience in production engineering work.

Job-Specific Skills

Designing skills - extensive knowledge of well production methods, well maintenance and intervention technologies (including tubing inspection, pump inspection, change of production methods, production testing, well stimulation, etc.) as well as oil and gas flow assurance technologies (including descaling, paraffin removal, bitumen removal, sand fishing, etc.); abilities of analyzing Inflow Performance Relationship curves, designing production systems for different production methods (natural flow, rod pump production and electric pump production), designing water injection system and analyzing water injection dynamics.

Computer skills - Microsoft Office and professional well engineering software including PIPESIM, OLGA, etc.

Project Management skills - Demonstrated ability to achieve results by managing and coordinating across functional and operational teams and establish systems.

Interpersonal skills - A reliable team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence in a “shared authority”, multicultural environment to achieve the major objectives.

Analytical thinking skills - Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Stress tolerance abilities - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Other abilities - Willing to take on responsibilities and challenges and deliver solutions; ability to push technology and innovation to reduce cost / add value to existing processes.

The Chief Reservoir Engineer is accountable for Reservoir Engineering functional excellence throughout and for ensuring that reservoir engineering analyses are effectively integrated with other key disciplines, (particularly G&G and other Petroleum Engineering disciplines, but also wells, facilities, economics and commercial etc.).

The Chief Reservoir Engineer is a required participant in the functional review and assurance process; the incumbent will endorse (or not) investment proposals and provide expert advice from reservoir engineering points of view to enable Executive Committee to make investment decisions. In addition, the Chief Reservoir Engineer is accountable for classification and quantification of companywide/ asset-wide Discovered Resources (Reserves and Contingent Resources) and for preparation and maintenance of the Company’s documentation, backing up the reserves and resources reporting.

An important aspect of the Chief Reservoir Engineer’s role is to support the development of reservoir engineering personnel through his/her expert guidance and advice.

This is a highly visible role which involves routine contact with executive management and requires the ability to influence without (line) authority. The incumbent will not only be an expert reservoir engineer but also have high emotional intelligence and the ability to quickly form high quality working relationships in a variety of different cultural settings.

Technical Leadership

Develop technology strategy and roadmap and tracking of its implementation

Proactively identifying technical requirements and value creation opportunities in his area of expertise

Responsible and accountable for technical aspects of project and improvement initiatives

Provide leadership in driving and monitoring technical implementation of operational/engineering improvement initiatives/best practices and capturing lesson learnt

Consultancy

Provide technical guidance and advice in area of expertise - Reservoir Engineering (e.g. technical support in trouble shooting, problem diagnostics, technical audits & benchmarking, project risk assessment etc.)

Provide technical solutions to specific issues/potential problems (e.g., reliability/integrity improvement etc.)

Talent Development

Assistance in recruitment of high-quality staff and consultants; specifically responsible for conducting a technical interview during the recruitment process

Responsible for providing guidance to reservoir engineering personnel through coaching, mentoring, provision of expert advice and the identification of suitable third-party consultants

Participate in the development/review/ enhance technical capability development tools.

Participate in the development/review training requirements and modules and conduct training

Conduct technical competency assessment

Technical and Professional Excellence

Internal and external networking with technical experts for continuous technical development and advancement and introduce best practices/technology/innovative ideas and work processes

Participate/Lead improvement working group

Participate and share knowledge of best practices within the industry and learning institutions.

Technical Assurance

Responsible for Reservoir Engineering functional endorsement of Investment Memoranda and all other relevant business decisions / processes requiring management approval.

Functional assurance of reservoir engineering for asset management and reservoir management.

Assurance of technical quality in project teams through regular oversight (assists & reviews).

Ensure conformance with reservoir engineering standards and policies.

Work with subsurface personnel to ensure that a fully integrated multi-discipline approach is utilized across the business.

Reserves and Resources Reporting

Accountable for classification, quantification, and reporting of companywide Discovered Resources per the Company Resource Policy.

Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Company’s documentation, backing up the reserves and resources reporting.

At least Bachelor’s Degree in petroleum engineering or related engineering background, preferred Master, or PhD Degree

Significant (20+ years) post graduate experience in upstream oil and gas (exploration, development, and production) with a key focus on reservoir engineering.

Expert reservoir engineer with significant hands-on experiences in all aspects of reservoir engineering including “Classical” analysis, PVT, SCAL, pressure transient analysis, material balance analysis, and reservoir simulation.

The ability to collaborate with other subsurface disciplines to quantify subsurface understanding (in uncertainty and risk) and formulate / recommend integrated subsurface workflows.

The ability to combine subsurface understanding with production systems constraints and ensure that this is proactively integrated with other disciplines (facilities, drilling, commercial, etc.).

Prior experience in calculating, classifying, aggregating, and reporting Discovered Resources in accordance with 2007 SPE PRMS.

Commercially aware. Prior experience in successful unitization and acquisition negotiations is an advantage.

Strong mentoring and coaching skills; track record of managing professional subsurface technical staff.

Expert reservoir engineer.

Hands-on working experience with key software (Petrel, Eclipse, Kappa, Petroleum Experts IPM, etc.).

Sound understanding of G&G, Production Systems Engineering, well design, petroleum economics and how these disciplines are inter-linked.

Experienced in Integrated Reservoir Characterization

Experienced in Oil and Gas Resource Estimation, Classification and Definition, volumetric calculation, Estimation methods (probabilistic and deterministic approach)

Experienced Depletion Strategy and Drive Mechanism

Expert in Sub-surface Development Planning and Execution, as well as Integrated Field Development Planning

Extensive experiences in Numerical Simulation. Reservoir and well performance and development evaluation using Black Oil and Compositional simulators

Well surveillance, production operation and production planning

Self-motivated and dynamic

Resilient in dealing with challenges and setbacks

Excellent in networking & relationship building with stakeholders, business, institutions, national and key industry players, and service providers

Skills in governance, Leadership and Capability Development

Strong team player, and dependable

Strong Analytical and Decision-Making capabilities

Fluent and skilled in both writing and oral communication (English)

Coaching/mentoring

Conduct technical training

The following skills will be an advantage

IOR/Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)

Complex Fluid and Reservoir System

Petroleum Economics, Risk and Uncertainty Management

Marginal field development

High CO2 field development

Late Life field management

Tight gas development

Heavy oil development