Senior Process Engineer at Total Nigeria

Total is the fifth largest publicly-traded integrated oil and gas company in the world, with 100,000 employees in more than 130 countries worldwide. Our size and performance rank us as one of the top five global oil companies. “We are among the majors that invest the most in exploration. More importantly, our teams are highly motivated. They have a real pioneering spirit we must keep cultivating!”.

Applications are invited for the position below:

Job Position: Senior Process Engineer
Offer ID: 12635BR
Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment type: Regular position
Branch: Exploration and Production
Metier: Upstream Operations

Job Description
Process engineering activities towards Site Support:

• Conducts and endorses process studies in order to optimize production for Onshore / Offshore sites,
• Endorses formulation of Operating Philosophy for new projects,
• Endorses formulation of Operations Manual for new projects and review / update existing ones,
• Prepares, reviews and updates guidelines and verifies proper implementation on site,
• Provides process support for Onshore / Offshore commissioning, Start-up, Ramp-up & Shutdown,
• Provides process assistance to Onshore / Offshore day-to-day Operations (trouble shooting).

Process engineering activities towards Facility Modifications, Upgrades or De-bottleneckings:

• Performs and endorses core process design activities,
• Recommends work programmes for modifications and optimisation of the facilities and / or equipment
• Prepares Scope of Requirements (Feasibility and Pre-Project Studies or Site Modifications Requests),
• Endorses engineering studies done by Contractors as required,
• Undertakes de-bottleneck studies and recommend solutions to optimize existing installations,
• Ensures that engineering studies meet Field Operations aspirations and objectives,
• Ensures that Process Design complies with Company Rules and Specifications,
• Ensures that Process Documentation is kept up to date (P&ID, PFD, Operating Manual, etc),
• Leads technical audits (HAZOP, HAZID, Company technical audits and quality reviews, etc),
• Leads site visits during process studies,
• Tracks implementation of Site Modifications as requested.

Perform production support activities:

• Studies, follow up site activities and identifies areas for production improvement,
• Leads and participates in Problem Solving Groups when required,
• Provides special operations support to Sites when required (e.g. pigging operations, well clean up, etc),
• Endorses specific Operating Manuals and Procedures as required.

Supervisory and Coordinating activities:

• Supervises the Process studies performed by the young Engineers,
• Contributes to improving skills, know-how and experience feedback to the Process team,
• Contributes to the evolution of tools and work methods,
• Provides relevant info to other disciplines – Maintenance, Well Performance, Development planning, etc,
• Interfaces with HQ specialists & provide relevant feedback,
• Manages the budget allocated to studies.

Candidate Profile

• Qualification: B.Eng / B.Sc in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience: 10 to 15 years process engineering design experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Knowledgeable of HYSIS, PRO/II, OLGA, Flaresim or equivalent.