MPFM - Consultant flow specialist

SGS; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned professional to optimize Multiphase Flow Metering operations. This role involves ensuring the reliability of oil field production, mentoring junior staff, and developing innovative field applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in well-testing operations and a strong background in instrumentation or mechanical engineering. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing production efficiency and technology adoption in the field.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Multiphase Flow Metering and well-testing operations.
• Proven ability to develop intelligent field applications for production optimization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operability of MPFM for accurate oil field production.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate training for KOC MPFM end users.
• Evaluate new MPFM technologies to enhance testing efficiency.

Skills

Multiphase Flow Metering

Surface Well-Testing Operations

Technical Reporting

Field Application Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure the operability of MPFM to its fullest potential, assuring the availability and reliability of accurate and continuous oil field production.
2. Perform evaluations, analyses, and prepare reports and memos related to MPFM matters (audit, maintenance, commissioning, field testing, etc.).
3. Evaluate and recommend new MPFM technologies to improve well productivity, enhance testing, and streamline efficiency.
4. Specify design criteria and relevant operating parameters for new project development and MPFM adoption.
5. Mentor junior and less experienced workforce.
6. Troubleshoot and maintain the proper operation of all components of the MPFM installation base and digital communication with RTUs.
7. Coordinate with MPFM vendors on operational and maintenance issues.
8. Assist in testing and downloading MPFM data from tested wells.
9. Plan, coordinate, and deliver training courses and workshops to KOC MPFM end users to increase knowledge levels.
10. Administer vendor activities and support through maintenance and support contracts for all MPFMs installed in KOC.
11. Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) to ensure MPFM equipment functions as specified before shipping and installation.
12. Provide technical support during MPFM installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
13. Track MPFM commissioning backlog monthly and coordinate with KOC project management for timely completion.
14. Participate in equipment IFAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities, reporting findings and ensuring compliance with specifications.
15. Identify and test new technologies in coordination with R&T, OTS, and other departments.
16. Contribute to or prepare technical reports on MPFM technology evaluations.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in instrumentation or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years' experience in Multiphase Flow Metering and surface well-testing operations.
• Ability to support and develop intelligent field applications, software, and workflows for production optimization.