Senior Sand Control Pumping Specialist

Role: Senior Sand Control Pumping Specialist 
Location: Offshore, Angola
Rotation: 28/28   
Start date: January/ February 2025
Duration: 8 months  

The Senior Sand Control Pumping Specialist must have experience in start-up projects, the job will start by program preparation in order to ensure that wells are delivered/ maintained safely, in optimized time & cost, with targeted productivity, in compliance with local regulations and good oil & gas industry practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the planning and preparation of gravel pack operations.
• Design gravel pack operations and write job programs.
• Lead risk analysis sessions to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Act as the representative during operations, both onshore and offshore.
• Supervise the execution of gravel pack jobs offshore, ensuring all procedures are followed and objectives are met.
• Take full responsibility for the entire gravel pack process, from planning to execution.
• Ensure the availability and reliability of mixing and pumping equipment, data acquisition systems, and quality filtration services
• Monitor and assess sand production risks and implement appropriate sand control measures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of sand control operations with other well operations
• Conduct training sessions for team members on sand control techniques and best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation on sand control operations and outcomes

Required Qualifications/ Experience

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in sand control pumping operations, with hands-on skills in designing and executing gravel pack operations.
• Mechanical Diploma (Bachelor or University diploma or Higher Technical diploma).
• IWCF “Updated” ->  E. Learning Certification is not accepted.
• BOSIET (Opito) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) Training
• Medical certificate (less than 1 year) by an official organism (i.e. ISOS center).
• Proven hands-on experience in designing and executing gravel pack operations.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead risk analysis sessions and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Willingness to work offshore and supervise operations in challenging environments

Working Relations:

• Internal: all entities involved in the rig operations (SIMOPS).
• External: all contractors involved in the rig operations.

Authority:

• Ensure the respect of safety rules, of the environment and of the frame of reference.
• Guarantee the accomplishment of the completion and/or work-over operations, in compliance with codes of practice, safety and environmental protection, all while optimising costs and lead times.
• Ensure the suitability to operational requirements of personnel, equipment and services. Contribute to optimize, through a continual search for the improving equipment, services and operational procedures.

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