Engineer, Corrosion (Downhole)

3. JOB PURPOSE:

To act as the corrosion champion to guide and assist the well integrity engineers of Well Integrity Team with expert advice on the performance of “Corrosion Management” activities viz. corrosion prediction, monitoring, inspection and control in terms of gathering technical data inputs of all the wells, analyzing well problems and recommending investigative and/or corrective measures. To coordinate and work closely with well integrity engineers and filed operations and other technical departments on day-to-day basis with respect to wells’ corrosion monitoring & control related activities & assignments. To provide onsite technical expert advice while witnessing the implementation of special activities related to corrosion monitoring, inspection and control. To research, probe and analyze the latest ‘Corrosion Management’ technologies, techniques, chemicals, equipment and procedures development in the market for possible utilization in ADNOC Offshore.

4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities

Provides expert advice on proper handling of downhole corrosion problem in downhole completion string, casing and surface conductor, wellhead, and x-mass tree valves in terms of corrosion prediction, monitoring, control and prevention. Provides expert advice in the identification of corrosion problems, monitoring & investigations through produced water analysis, corrosion coupons & calliper logs and subsequently in the designing & preparation of programs for remedial / control / prevention treatments (chemical and/or mechanical). Review, interpret and analyse data acquired from corrosion logging, calliper surveys and downhole corrosion coupons to assure data quality and achieve job objectives. Research new / modified technologies available in the market for handling sub-surface corrosion issues of a well through interaction and liaison with various forums, evaluates their feasibility for utilization in ADNOC Offshore environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides expert advice on ‘Scope of Work’ for chemical selection testing criteria, i.e. efficiency testing, compatibility testing and core-flood experiments to identify best chemicals for downhole applications. Stewards monitoring and analysis of field trials for selected chemicals through strict evaluation criterion and recommends best chemicals for long term downhole applications. Stewards all implementation programs and operations to ensure that they are being carried out in accordance with Corrosion Management System standards and practices through carrying out auditing compliance. Performs flow calculations for downhole tubular using commercial software (ex. ECE, OLGA) to predict pressure, temperature, fluid velocity, flow regime and wall shear etc.… to support corrosion prediction. Knowledge in material selection for oil and gas field application, specially related to downhole. Oversights Corrosion Management System process output identifies sub-standard practices and performancesand recommend corrective measures. Carries out special studies per management directives on any specific or multidimensional issue related to corrosion problems in sub-surface components to diagnose and recommend appropriate solution. Assists in the preparation of corrosion monitoring, inspection, control related operational activities performance report for the management. Conducts internal studies to evaluate and enhance sub-surface corrosion management performance and optimize activities for downhole corrosion monitoring and control requirements. Issues conclusions & way forward reports to the management. Maintains close liaison with chemical suppliers and services companies’ engineers and keeps abreast of recent developments in the area of corrosion monitoring, treatment and prevention. Conducts studies on adaptability of such technology to ADNOC Offshore operations and makes appropriate recommendations. Oversees future development plans of the assets and to recommend the requirement of necessary studies and assessments. Provides necessary assistance to ADNOC Offshore laboratory on corrosion deposits & water chemistry analysis and reporting. Participate in risk assessment and job safety analysis for non-routine and critical jobs.

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision

Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives. Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets

Provide input for preparation of the Section / Department budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives. Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures Implement approved Section / Department policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Section’s / Department work programs in line with Company and International standards. Performance Management Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Section / Department in line with the Company Performance framework. Innovation and Continuous Improvement Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes. Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function. Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices. Reports Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management. 5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

Regularly contacts with Fields slick line and production supervisors at ADNOC offshore fields (offshore and island) Regularly interacts with other team members of the Asset Business Units (UZ, LZ, US, NASR, ULL, SARB, SU, DD), Support Units (Procurement, Contract, LG, and HSE) Brings about integration and synergy in addressing common requirements of reservoir team with suppliers and contractors for technical briefing and negotiation. Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization on technical topics. Participate in peer review for well operations and well integrity.

External

N/A 6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in chemical / petroleum engineering or equivalent.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

5 - 6 years of experience. Highly skilled (technically and professionally) with thorough understanding of well construction / completions design and operational aspects including work over, well intervention operations (slick wireline operations, logging, fishing, bull-heading, CTU operation), preferably in offshore. Extensive knowledge and understanding of oilfield chemistry in terms of organic and non-organic scales, water chemistry analysis, solubility and scale deposit analysis reports. Good knowledge in production operations, well testing and reservoir engineering. Knowledge in commercial related issues and tendering process. Good in technical writing.

Professional Certifications

N/A

JOB DESCRIPTION

7. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: As per ADNOC standard competencies 8. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: As per ADNOC standard competencies #J-18808-Ljbffr
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