Senior Lead Engineer Flow Assurance Projects

Job Description

Main Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Senior Lead Flow Assurance Engineer with over 10 years of experience in flow assurance role and over 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry. In this role, selected candidate will be responsible for managing flow assurance work during project life cycle, provide technical support to O&M team, interface with cross-functional teams within Company, a Team player and mentor to junior flow assurance engineers.

Job Accountabilities (Duties and Responsibilities)

1. Technical Leadership and Project Management

•      Lead and manage the flow assurance work during various phases of project development by interfacing across multiple-disciplinary teams (such as reservoir, pipeline, subsea controls and O&M), ensuring alignment with project objectives and operational goals.

•      Provide flow assurance support to O&M team

•      Provide technical guidance and training to junior engineers and other team members, ensuring continuous development within the flow assurance discipline.

2. Fluid Characterization and Modeling

•      Utilize advanced thermodynamic simulators (Multiflash) to model the Pressure-Volume-Temperature (PVT) behavior of produced fluids, guiding design and operational decisions.

•      Predict and analyze the formation, deposition, and potential blockage of solids such as hydrates, wax, asphaltenes, scale, and sand using modeling.

•      Carryout/check/review flow assurance works (such as inhibitor requirements, pipeline sizing, hydraulic analysis etc.) for various inhouse concepts in order to evaluate concepts on criteria of flow assurance and document the findings

•      Conduct steady-state and transient multiphase flow modeling to assess and optimize production systems, including considerations for artificial lift, thermal insulation, and system operability during production rate changes, start-up, shutdown, and other transient conditions (OLGA/PIPESIM)

•      Good understanding on erosion mechanisms; proficient in performing erosion calculations using DNV methodology

•      Provide inputs for Basis of Design; Review, validate and approve flow assurance scope of works performed by Engineering Consultant in order to ensure timely completion of flow assurance deliverables

•      Develop SOPs for Commissioning/Start-up/Ramp-up/Steadystate/Turndown/Shutdown etc. along with the PMT and O&M

3. Innovation Problem and Solving

•      Lead the development of innovative solutions to complex flow assurance challenges, focusing on improving safety, production efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

•      Stay updated on the latest engineering developments, tools, and methodologies, and apply them to enhance flow assurance practices.

Skills Required (Knowledge and Skills)

•      Proficiency in use of PVTSIM/MULTI FLASH and flow assurance softwares (e.g., OLGA & PIPESIM)

•      Good knowledge of subsea systems

•      Prepare power point presentations on technical aspects to senior management

Qualification:

•      Bachelors or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

•      10+ years of experience in flow assurance and 15+ years of experience in oil and gas industry, with a proven track record of project management.