Senior Production Methods Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; Esbjerg Kommune; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Senior Production Methods Engineer for an onshore role in Esbjerg, Denmark. The candidate will manage offshore/onshore interfaces, support shutdown planning, and lead production optimization initiatives.

A strong background in P&ID, processes, and SAP is essential. Education must include a Bachelor's or Master’s in Science or Petroleum Engineering, with 10+ years in Oil & Gas and experience in cross-cultural and offshore environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science, Petroleum Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, ideally offshore.
• Strong knowledge of P&ID, drawings and documentation.
• Proficiency with MS Office and SAP; analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across cultures and interface with offshore/onshore teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tasks to optimize production between offshore and onshore teams.
• Lead and participate in HSE-related activities and risk assessments.
• Support shutdown planning and maintenance with cross‑discipline input.
• Drive production optimization initiatives and minor projects.
• Provide Tier 1 support and coaching to Production Methods Engineers.

Skills

P&ID understanding

Process understanding

MS Office

SAP

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

HSE focus

Danish & English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Science/Petroleum Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Senior Production Methods Engineer

Location: Esbjerg, Denmark

Contract Type: Residential - Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12 Months

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Work Arrangement: Full Time Onshore

Scope of Work

• HSE:
• Initiate, prepare, coordinate, and participate in ad-hoc Risk Assessments as urgent support to offshore operations.
• Follow up on daily environmental figures, identify issues, and participate in task forces for deep dives as needed.
• Ensure discharge permits are updated for new products, including test trials, temporary substitutions, or restarts after long-term shut-ins.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, DGS, and similar processes.
• Act as interface between offshore and onshore to nominate/identify offshore participants.
• Participate in HIPO investigations when requested.
• Assist with procedure roll-out on site.
• Projects:
• Participate in project meetings when daily operations are impacted by project execution.
• Calculate Shortfalls:
• Optimize downtime duration by finding temporary solutions.
• Liaise with Procurement for urgent materials, including identifying parts and vendors for supply or repair.
• Create break-ins and ensure parts are delivered offshore as quickly as possible.
• Safety Critical Equipment:
• Conduct inflow and HIPPS tests.
• Follow up to ensure none are overdue and identify opportunities to execute them to minimize production losses.
• Ensure ESDV BDV compliance.
• RFM Responsibility:
• Raise and comment as needed according to procedure.
• Procedure:
• Develop minor procedures for urgent use.
• Participate with operational experience when needed by TIER 2.
• Forward input to TIER 2 when procedure updates are identified.
• Shutdown Planning:
• Identify and align shutdown activities across departments such as Inspection, Corrosion, and Maintenance.
• Identify driver scope to be executed in planning phase.
• Address and highlight that FFS's are either extended if possible or included in SD scope.
• Work Program:
• Coordinate tasks during daily operation to optimize production, including inter-platform coordination and well service/performance.
• General:
• Act as deputy when Smart Lead is out of office.
• Serve as interface to several onshore departments.
• Drive operational optimization and performance (e.g., water injection, OIW, fuel, flare, liftgas, chemicals).
• Participate in root cause analysis as required.
• Act as main interface between offshore and onshore for production and operational matters.
• Support offshore in escalating topics within the organization.
• Review plans and participate in planning meetings as required (e.g., 5W planning meetings).
• Identify opportunities during daily operation and ad-hoc situations.
• Maintain high focus and support for offshore operational KPIs.
• Provide first diagnostics and first-line assistance to offshore as needed.
• Provide input to SIMOPS dossiers, Standing Instructions, Derogation Requests, P&ID Line Marking Up, Isolation Plans, Flushing Procedures, Inerting Procedures, and Operating Procedures.
• Lead production-related initiatives and minor projects.
• Coach, train, and support Production Methods Engineers.
• Provide Tier 1 assistance to site.
• Support DGS and Integrity Management.
• Provide support to the Derogation Process.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science, Petroleum Engineering, or equivalent.
• Technical Skills:
• Understanding of P&ID, vendor, and construction drawings/documentation.
• Strong process understanding.
• Proficiency with MS Office and SAP.
• Analytical skills, including root cause analysis.
• Behavioral Competencies:
• Ability to connect with peers in office and at site.
• Logical thinking and creative problem-solving.
• Ability to work transversally and manage change.
• Strong focus on HSE.
• Ability to work across cultural differences.
• Analytical and methodical mindset.
• Language Skills: Danish and English.
• Specific Knowledge:
• High and broad operational knowledge.
• Wide knowledge of disciplines such as Maintenance, Fabric Maintenance, Inspection, Project, Operation, and Wells.
• High-level knowledge of procedures, guidelines, processes, rules, and technical standards.
• Experience: 10+ years in the Oil & Gas industry, ideally with a background as Production Superintendent or similar offshore exposure.