Exploration and Production
Sr Production Engineering Advisor (Materials) | |||
| Company | Large International Energy Corporation | Experience | 11-15 years |
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| Date of posting | 2008-06-27 19:36 | Salary indication | Negotialbe |
| Category | Exploration and Production | Start date | To be agreed |
| Region | North America | Duration | Permanent |
| Country | United States (USA) | ||
| Location | Houston, Texas | ||
| Description | POSITION SUMMARY: This position will provide global materials engineering support of development projects and producing assets being operated by Client E&P. The position requires significant experience in material selection and specification, knowledge of materials properties, material application, storage requirements and failure analysis. Normal job duties will be to provide in-house technical expertise and engineering consultation on all types of materials issues in support of drilling, development and production operations within the upstream exploration and production business. This position will require some domestic and international travel. ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide expertise with materials selection for downhole equipment in oil and gas wells, production facilities and pipelines. Includes knowledge of materials properties, effects of fabrication methods on those properties and failure mechanics analysis. • Provide engineering consultation to technical staff and E&P leadership on materials related issues • Lead failure analysis efforts as necessary to identify and understand material related failures in all types of equipment • Must be familiar with failure mechanisms and failure analysis techniques with the ability to organize/perform root cause failure analyses. Direct third party analysis work • Familiar with industry codes and standards such as ASTM, ASME, API and NACE as regards the application of materials for wells and facilities • Consult with other engineers, operators, mechanics, technicians, inspectors, outside experts and industry contacts to obtain technical information needed to stay abreast with state of the art knowledge • Review specifications for downhole and facilities equipment; assess and qualify fabrication practices and manufacturing facilities; provide alternatives and cost sensitivity analyses • Review Client' practices with respect to industry trends; develop and implement changes to corporate specifications and best practices • Participate in relevant external professional societies such as NACE, API, ISO, ASTM, ASM International, etc • Support Client with work on national and international industry committees in Materials Engineering • Teach periodic internal classes on material engineering and application to the upstream E&P business • Direct third party laboratory analysis and/or testing of materials as necessary | ||
| Skills | SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: • 20+ years of materials engineering experience with emphasis on downhole and topsides applications • Knowledge of alternate forms of corrosion control such as inhibitors, coating, etc • Self-motivated to learn and adopt new technologies, mentor others, and coordinate technology deployment with other EPT teams • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Must be able to effectively communicate with management and operations • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in a diverse, multidiscipline team environment • Proactive analytical skills with attention to details and process improvements EDUCATION/TRAINING: • Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science and Engineering. A Master's degree is preferred • Professional Engineering Registration is strongly preferred | ||
| Remarks | Must be eligible to work in USA | ||
| Reference Nr | JUN-38MA | ||
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