ZADCO - Petroleum Engineer

Posted date : 8 June 2008
ZADCO - Petroleum Engineer

PURPOSE
Review and process production and injection data in order to monitor and appraise the performance of wells and to participate in specific studies and preparation of plans aimed at improving or maintaining well performance.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
a. Prepare the Company Production and Injection Allocation reports per well, reservoir and total field on monthly basis.
b. Review daily, the wellhead parameters (pressure, choke size & temperature) of producers and injectors with a view to increase their potential by the initiation of simulation or work-over proposals and submit recommendation to Supervisor.
c. Prepare the available production and injection potential on monthly basis based on flow test results, Rig Activity Bar Chart and Hook-up & Commissioning schedule.
d. Establish order of priority of opening depleted wells to obtain required field off-take, taking into consideration the reservoir constraints and injection/production balance ratio.
e. Review and update the well “Data Base” as necessary, including issuance of the flow test results on monthly basis.
f. Comply with HSE objectives and activities.
g. Perform duties in safe and environmental conditions to be in line with HSE requirements.
h. Define the downhole tubing size for the new and work-over wells to be drilled or recompleted and review as necessary for optimum lift conditions for producers and minimum friction for the injectors.
i. Follow up on the water injection quality measurements and ensures adherence to the required specifications.
j. Carry out special studies aiming to improve productivity and/or injectivity of the wells, and participate in the preparation of department reports.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
a. B. Sc. in Petroleum Engineering.
b. 10 years related experience in Petroleum Engineering activities

Online apply at http://www.zadco.com/CMS/Careers/JobOpportunities/tabid/276/Default.aspx