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Senior Operations Engineer |
| Job Reference : |
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BBBH1105202_1571174051 |
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Mozambique, Mozambique, Mozambique |
| Salary : |
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Up to £0.00 per annum |
| Posted on : |
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Fri Sep 18, 2026 |
| Apply before : |
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Thu Dec 31, 2099 |
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| Experience required : |
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< 1 year |
| Job category: |
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Production/Operations/Process Control |
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| Job Description |
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Senior Operations Engineer (Deputy Field Superintendent): Well Delivery
Purpose
The Senior Operations Engineer delivers in country (Mozambique) oversight on all field activities including wellpad and road construction, drilling, well evaluation, coiled tubing, testing, work over and abandonment operations. The position provides assurance that field activities are conducted in an efficient, technically competent, safe, cost effective and environmentally responsible manner. The position reports to the Field Superintendent in Mozambique.
Responisibilities
* Supervision of all well delivery field operations including drilling, completion, well intervention and civil construction to maximise safety, quality and efficiency.
* Supervision and support of all wellsite supervisors, contractors, service companies, and/or vendors.
* Responsible for the overall safety of all field operations.
* Develop performance and commitment among wellsite supervisors, vendors, and service providers
* Providing high quality engineering support and input to programmes for all Well Delivery field activities.
* Review and optimize construction, drilling, completion, test programmes with the Wellsite Supervisor(s). Receive technical advice from and cooperate with colleagues from Drilling and Workover Engineering in London/Maputo.
* Develop a plan for the successful and efficient implementation of the programme to optimize operations.
* Support well and construction site supervisors regarding daily activities. Ensure all operations are conducted in the best interest of the Company and that local protocols are strictly complied with at all times.
* Responsible for ensuring that operational work instructions are aligned with company standards and well programmes including well examination critical element requirements
* Support the coordination of rig moves with rig, trucking, service, and third party personnel.
* Direct responsibility for well cost control and tracking to ensure delivery of operations within budget
* Responsible for accurate reporting on the status and operation of well delivery activities including civil construction.
* Responsible for operational continuous improvement initiatives and tools e.g. Corrective Action Register, Lessons Learnt Register, Well Site Performance coaching, pre- and post- section meetings.
* Responsible for development and maintenance of operational performance dashboard.
* Communicate effectively with the Wellsite Supervisor(s) and Well Engineer(s) to ensure that all technical specifications of the Operational Programme are met.
* Encourage an atmosphere of teamwork among the well delivery staff, well site personnel, service providers and other disciplines.
Supervisory Responsibilities
* Influence all well engineering and execution activities in field.
* Understand governmental regulations and laws as needed to ensure compliance
* Supervision of all third party service company co-ordinators in-country
* Support Field Superintendent in supervision
Experience Required
Minimum of 15+ years of international experience in a broad range of job functions covering drilling engineering, completion engineering, and drilling supervision/ operations management
* Experience of operations in Remote / Harsh locations with challenging logistical issues
* Extensive experience with Land MODUs.
* Proven track record of consistently delivering well campaigns within Budget, Schedule, SHE and Quality targets.
* Knowledge and experience of running of remote drilling operations, pad and road construction, well testing etc.
Qualifications
* Bachelor degree in Engineering (preferably in Petroleum Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
* Fluency in written and spoken use of the English language is required.
* Excellent in written, spoken communication and presentation skills are required
* Hold a valid relevant Well Control Certificate (Supervisor Level)
* Associated relevant role certificates (HUET, Stuck Pipe Prevention, Csg Design, Directional Drilling courses, Cementing, Mud, etc)
* Planning and operational experience of exploration and development drilling projects in remote and developing African countries. |
| Apply before : Thu Dec 31, 2099 |
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