Operations Engineer
The Operations Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of offshore production facilities. This role works closely with Operations, Production, Process, and Facilities teams to maximize uptime, optimize production, and improve asset performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for offshore production operations and maintenance activities.
- Monitor equipment and system performance, identifying and resolving operational issues.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, process, and control system problems.
- Support production optimization initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Conduct root cause analysis for operational disruptions and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
- Participate in permit-to-work, risk assessment, and process safety activities.
- Support facility modifications, upgrades, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Perform production and process surveillance of oil, gas, and water treatment systems.
- Coordinate with offshore personnel and shore-based engineering teams to maintain operational reliability.
- Support subsea operations, well tie-ins, and integrity-related activities as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the oil & gas industry.
- Experience supporting offshore production operations.
- Strong understanding of production processes, process equipment, and control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, and technical documentation.
- Experience with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and production optimization.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred
- Process Engineering experience.
- Offshore Gulf of America experience.
- Knowledge of oilfield chemistry, flow assurance, and subsea operations.
Work Schedule
- Offshore rotation: 14 days on / 14 days off.
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