Field Operations Manager - Oil and Gas / Energy
Job Description
Job title:
Field Operations Manager - Oil and Gas / Energy
Job Code:
Company:
Gulfsands Petroleum Levant LTD (GPLL)
Department:
Operations
Reports to:
Country Manager
Education:
Bachelor's degree in petroleum, mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Sector:
Oil and Gas / Energy
Country/City:
Syria Qameshli
Experience:
10-15 Years
Type:
Full Time
Language:
English / Arabic
Job Summary
The Field Operations Manager is directly responsible for the day-to-day operation of the wells and facilities
including crude export via the export pipeline. This includes optimization of production, control of operating costs, safety of field personnel, integrity of Company assets and the maintenance of environmental standards. These responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with Company commercial, production, safety and
environmental goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out the activities of Company and subsidiary companies in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Operate the facilities in a safe and prudent manner so as to minimize the risk to personnel, company property and the environment.
- Endeavor to maximize the production levels at the Field at all times
- Endeavour to optimize produced water treatment, discharge and water injection systems at all times.
- Ensure that all company safety policies, programs, and procedures are followed at all times.
- Receive and Quality Check Daily production & injection data on a well by well basis. Prepare all field production reports as required.
- Strive to maintain operating expenditures at or below budget.
- Monitor well and equipment performance on a daily basis to ensure optimum operating conditions are maintained.
- Plan and execute rig and pumping Well work jobs including pressure and other data gathering runs
- Ensure that all spare materials, downhole pumps, rods, field chemicals, fuels, lubricants, lab supplies, etc are maintained at adequate levels to minimise downtime.
- Anticipate field and well downtime scenarios and plan for power outages to maintain maximum oil production.
- Ensure all field operating and maintenance procedures are closely followed. This will include sales transfers, well testing, product quality testing, preventative maintenance, security, environmental.
- Liaise with Custody Transfer Operator on a regular basis in relation to oil sales technical compliance.
- Report immediately to management all safety issues, equipment malfunctions, and changes in well operating conditions, that could potentially interfere with the safety of the onsite personnel and/or the oil production volumes.
- Recommend to management any changes/modifications to improve the field operation
- Manage the affairs of the Accommodation Camp facilities so as to ensure all Company functions are adequately equipped.
- Project and maintain a positive work environment for all the field personnel.
- Report to management immediately all significant issues that may arise from time-to-time regarding security and local personnel.
- Perform tasks and duties as directed by the Operations and Country Manager
Health Safety and Environmental:
- Read, Implement and Improve all E&P HSE Policies and Procedures
- Strive to achieve zero LTIs, Oil Spills and other HSE key objectives
- Hold regular Safety Meetings and document attendance
- Ensure Emergency Response Procedure is up to date, relevant and emergency response drills performed
- Ensure Emergency Response Team is in place in Field and Company Country Head Office
- Ensure Emergency Response Communications are working
- Implement Permit to Work System
- Participate in HSE Inspections with HSE Team
- Participate in Tool Box Talks with Safety HSE Team
- Respond to Oil Spills and ensure correct reporting and follow-up
- Familiarise with routine HSE reporting and inspections
- Participate in Incident Response and reporting with HSE Team
- Ensure Contractor Compliance with Company Policy and Procedures
- Familiarise with Environmental monitoring routines for air, water etc.
- Ensure Good Housekeeping is in place and Waste Management
- Prepare and Implement Waste Management Plan with HSE Department
- Implement remedial activities based on HSE NCRs
- Issue NCRs to Contractors and ensure follow up
- First Aid Training and response
Skills & Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute long-term plans that create value and reduce risk .
- Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to manage cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Problem-Solving: Resourceful and proactive in identifying and resolving complex field issues.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in Field Management, Production Management or Operations Readiness at Oil & Gas indutry .
- Experience with Produced Water Handling.
- Experience with custody transfer practices.
- Experience with artificial wells operations.
Work Environment:
- Rotation 2W on duty & 2W off duty - work in an Oil & Gas Field in a remote area.
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