Wells Technical Authority

Harbour Energy; Greater London; On-site; MXN 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbour Energy is seeking a highly experienced Technical Authority for its Mexico Wells group. You will ensure that wells standards are met, regulatory requirements are complied with, and that continuous improvements are demonstrated in performance and compliance.

Responsibilities include developing Wells standards, maintaining regulatory documentation, and acting as the liaison with authorities. The role requires deep technical Wells knowledge and leadership across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• At least 20 years of relevant technical experience in Wells.
• Previous experience as a Technical Authority.
• Proficient in English and Spanish; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance to Mexico Wells group and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain Wells technical standards and processes.
• Act as focal point with Mexican authorities for well issues.

Skills

Wells design

Regulatory knowledge

Technical authority

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

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Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies. Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices.

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Purpose of Role:

• Provide technical assurance to Mexico Wells group, ensuring wells standards are met, processes followed, regulatory compliance achieved.
• Develop and maintain Mexico Wells systems and standards and demonstrate continuous improvement in compliance and performance.
• Owner of Mexico Wells standards with approval role for any required dispensations.

Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES*):

• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures.
• Develop and maintain Wells technical standards; ensure conformance to standards.
• Maintain overall Wells regulatory compliance; ensure workflow / processes adequately documented, document templates are defined, expectations communicated to key users.
• Responsible for Well Examination Scheme.

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

Provide technical assurance & regulatory compliance

• Develop and maintain Wells technical standards.
• Maintain overall Wells regulatory compliance; ensure workflow / processes adequately documented, document templates are defined, expectations communicated to key users.
• Focal point with Mexican Authorities for well-specific issues.
• Responsible for Well Examination Scheme.
• Liaise with HSES, provide general regulatory support, ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive QAQC/inspection for Wells.

Support planned & ongoing operations

• Ensure key management system requirements are followed.
• Ensure conformance to standards.
• Review Well Programmes & Amendments.
• Facilitate risk assessments /Dispensations to support well design / operations.
• Liaise with Well Examiner.

Drive continuous improvement in, & liaise with broader organisation regarding

• Training & competence.
• Systems (IT & applications; data & records management).
• Process safety.
• Management of change processes.
• BMS.
• Business continuity.
• Merger / integration activities.
• Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by the manager.

Technical Skills

• Depth of technical experience in well design, operations and management.
• Breadth of technical experience across range of well disciplines - drilling, completions, interventions, integrity, production etc.
• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Understanding of regulatory framework for wells.
• Knowledge of Mexican standards are all a plus.

Non-Technical Skills:

• Courage to deal willingly with important problems and stand up for what's right.
• Adaptability to respond resourcefully, flexibly & positively when faced with new challenges & demands.
• Builds positive relationships to foster a strong working environment.
• Collaborates effectively across the organisation to achieve business goals.
• Establishes trust by consistently demonstrating high integrity, behaving ethically & following through on commitments.
• Demonstrates continuous improvement, implementing new ways of doing business better.
• Uses strategic thinking to shape the future.

Professional Experience:

• At least 20 years of relevant technical experience in Wells.
• Previous experience as a Technical Authority.

Education:

Language:

• Proficient in English (written & spoken).
• Proficient in Spanish (written & spoken).

Harbour Principles and Values:

• Strong alignment with and commitment to the core values and behaviours of Harbour Energy.

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.

For further information or support on any of these points, please reach out to us at [e-mail]