SPECIALIST, PRODUCTION OPTIMIZATION

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Offshore is seeking a seasoned Production Optimization specialist to lead the adoption of advanced methodologies, frameworks and best practices across assets in support of subsurface and surface teams.

You will mentor engineers, develop KPIs, coordinate knowledge sharing, and ensure safe, cost-effective production optimization aligned with ADNOC Offshore standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Reservoir/Petroleum/Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 9–10 years in Petroleum production optimization with 5 years in specialist role.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Supports and participates in the implementation of Technical Center strategy in line with ADNOC Offshore objectives.
• Provides expert advice to asset teams on Production Optimization activities and related studies.
• Designs and implements Production Optimization frameworks to maximize Asset value and ensure safe, cost-effective execution.
• Promotes knowledge sharing and in-house training on Production Optimization across ADNOC Offshore.

Skills

Production optimization

Petroleum engineering

Drilling

Well testing

Artificial lift

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Reservoir/Petroleum/Chemical Engineering

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

Provides specialized advice and guidance related to Production Optimization matters to support Subsurface and Surface Teams to achieve their objectives in the areas of Technology Management, Technical Challenges, Standard Practices and Knowledge Sharing. Provides functional support to petroleum engineers within Assets to assure compliance with ADNOC Offshore specifications and standards. Ensures the effective adoption and implementation of new methodologies and technologies to enhance production, optimize productivity and mitigate risks.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Supports and participates in the implementation of Technical Center (Subsurface & DM) strategy in line with the vision, mission and Technical Center’s mandate and objectives.
• Participates in the identification of ADNOC Offshore technical challenges. Evaluates new technologies, tools, techniques, and software solutions and decides on their suitability to address Production Optimization challenges.
• Provides asset teams with expert advice and consultation in all Production Optimization activities and related studies. Promotes effective integration of the key aspects of Production Optimization with other disciplines related to Petroleum Engineering. Promotes a coherent link between well and surface models focusing on Production Optimization.
• Provides technical insights and leadership initiatives to design and implement high-level Production Optimization frameworks that incorporate processes and expertise to maximize Asset values. Reviews & assures Production Optimization activities are executed in a way that satisfies the Asset and ADNOC Offshore requirements in a safe and cost-effective manner.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provides technical expertise and guidance to design, develop and conduct specialist Production Optimization programs to build world class capabilities within ADNOC Offshore. Promotes industry best practices related to Production Optimization.
• Advice guides & reviews the development of Production Optimization performance frameworks, relevant key performance indicators. Promotes continuous improvement, results oriented culture, feedback loops and group peer reviews. Develops standard practices and guidelines and promotes their application in ADNOC Offshore.
• Captures Production Optimization related lessons learned / best practices and ensures their communication across Assets. Promotes knowledge sharing between teams through forums, workshops, etc. Coordinate with ADNOC HQ, shareholders and other OPCOs on relevant Production Optimization activities to ensure best practices are captured and implemented at corporate level.
• Promotes Production Optimization learning across petroleum engineering community within ADNOC Offshore.
• Technical mentor to other Production Optimization staff and fresh graduates and deliver in- house Production Optimization training courses.

Generic Accountabilities:

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.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Section / Department policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Section’s / Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

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

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• 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 ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Regular contacts with all disciplines in Technical Center (SS&DM).
• Coordinates with asset teams, functions, and other Technical Centers on Production Optimization matters.

External

• Occasional contacts with ADNOC upstream, industry shareholders, and OPCOs to share industry lead practices and information.
• Occasional contacts with contractors and service providers to maintain business relationships with key external technology providers.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Reservoir/Petroleum/Chemical Engineering or equivalent discipline.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 9 - 10 years in Petroleum production optimization/related activities of which 5 years as specialist role related to production optimization.
• Strong background in all Production Optimization aspects, with a focus on subsurface activities at well and field levels.
• Wide expertise in Petroleum Engineering including drilling, completion, stimulation, well testing, workover and ringless activities, artificial lift (especially Gas Lift and ESP), well performance analysis, diagnostic, troubleshooting and optimization.
• Proficient in English.

Professional Certifications

• N/A

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

As per ADNOC standard competencies

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

As per ADNOC standard competencies