Senior Production Methods Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Senior Production Methods Engineer for a residential contract in Esbjerg, Denmark. The role focuses on offshore-onshore interface management, HSE upgrades, and production optimization.

You will lead risk assessments, coordinate shutdown planning, and drive continuous improvement across Maintenance, Inspection, Project, Operations and Wells, collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science, Petroleum Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of P&ID, drawings, and process engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and justify decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE and offshore/onshore interface activities.
• Coordinate with offshore and onshore teams for shutdowns and planning.
• Assemble procedures and ensure compliance with process safety.
• Support risk assessments like HAZID/HAZOP as required.
• Drive production optimization through small-scale projects.
• Provide Tier 1 support and coaching to engineers.

Skills

P&ID understanding

Construction drawings

Process understanding

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc in Petroleum Eng

MSc in Petroleum Eng

Tools

SAP

MS Office

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.