Shell Nigeria Jobs - Gaslift Optimization Engineer

Gaslift Optimization Engineer Job ID: F36762


Location: Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria


Shell companies have been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 90,000 people.


This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.


Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. It is capable of producing an average of over one million barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company's operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 30,000 square kilometres.






Responsibilities:
 Act as the gaslift expert in Operations and train new Production programmers and Operations staff on gaslift.
 To provide operations input into projects relating to gaslift incl field development plan.
 Assist field operations to find the root cause of problems associated with the gaslifted wells.
 Organise routine dual string welltest,analyse results and come up with opportunities in case one arm is taking the majority of the liftgas.
 Highlight issues around GL metering and ensure that the relevant parties follow up to resolve.
 Prompt the PT to work on a solution in case well Intervention is required.
 Ensure well related production operations standards and specifications are adhered to. Report any deficiencies.
 Ensure that relevant installed systems like PI,PU and Fieldware are used efficiently.
 Chase the barrels: Look out for PSO opportunities beyond gaslift optimization.


Requirements:
Minimum HND (Engineering discipline)
7 – 10 years operational experience in subsurface and surface operations including gas-lift. Understanding of subsurface technology would be an added advantage. Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills are essential. Opportunity exists to develop into a Snr Programmer based on available opening and proven ability


Application Deadline: Sunday 09 June 2013




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