Lead, Subsea

Details

POSITION                             :         Lead, Subsea

REPORTING TO                   :         Head of Sabah Production Operations Section

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT     :         Sabah Production Operations Section (PBS/O)

LOCATION                            :         Offshore - Sabah

Overview

The Kikeh Field comprises associated infrastructure and flexible riser systems necessary to operate 12 subsea producing wells and 16 water injection wells. 

The SNP development program sanctioned and in progress will deliver a further 8 subsea wells.

Kikeh Spar production and water injection is routed via 4 GAP flowlines and associated risers to the FPSO. Gas Export is facilitated via one FPSO gas export flexible riser and export pipeline to Labuan consumers, connected to which is 1 gas injection well. 

Recent add-on in 2019 have added Kikeh Subsea Gaslift infrastructure with current flowlines for both Kikeh & SNP system relies solely on availability of gaslift. The system requires continuous monitoring 24/7 and during Gas Compressor trips, the Subsea Operator require to react immediately on both Kikeh & SNP field to avoid flow assurance risk.

Key Objectives

1. To safely deliver subsea production, water injection and gas injection performance.
2. Supervise and train PTTEP Subsea Operators to competently operate the subsea equipment and assist in all aspects of supporting the operation and maintenance of the subsea system.
3. Provide continuation of activities at night during well kick off and flowline instability ensuring flowlines can be recovered timely and avoiding any hydrates or other flow assurance risk.
4. Provide support and additional coverage during day time if needed by Subsea Supervisors during high activities offshore.
5. In the event of production upsets provide on-the-spot leadership and direction in flow assurance management tasks to protect subsea infrastructure.
6. Ensure safety critical testing is completed on schedule, with supported justification for deferral in place should this not be met.  Maintain auditable records of testing once completed.
7. Develop, update and continually improve flow assurance documentation and procedures, so that they represent the current best practice, incorporate all lessons learned and account for any equipment changes or deficiencies.
8. Maintain suitable and sufficient technical documentation onboard the FPSO to support the safe and efficient operation of subsea equipment.
9. As onboard Subsea Operations focal point, coordinate infield subsea operations and construction activity, facilitating field review and implementation of activity risk assessments and JSAs.  Advise Snr Prod Ops Supt of relevant SIMOPS conflicts requiring management, such that accurate PTW can be raised to mitigate Field risk.
10. Ensure that well rates are adjusted and monitored as per Production Engineering targets.  Also participate in the development of those targets, providing operations feedback and lessons from the field.
11. Capture production opportunities to maximise commingled production.  Coordinate this with all connected parties (e.g. FPSO operations staff, DTU crew, KL Petroleum Engineers etc)
12. Using the MDPC competency system, ensure MDPC FPSO Control Room Operators maintain the required level of competency to operate subsea wells if required.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Safeguard system availability and operating conditions such that HSE and OPEX targets are achieved.
2. As Field contact coordinate delivery of all infield subsea activities during night shift.
3. Act as the Subsea System Area Authority when required to do so in the MDPC PTW system during night shift.
4. Prepare, implement and optimise maintenance plan for subsea equipment.  Minimise associated shutdowns or reduced production.  This to include pigging of all subsea flowline and GAP transfer lines.
5. Facilitate planning and execution of all reliability inspections and surveys.
6. Maintain accurate records of defects and system conditions, such that the conditions can be managed until repaired.
7. Provide maintenance guidance and technical support to operating centres and develop existing maintenance programs.
8. Coordinate inspection intervention & maintenance activities utilising infield DSV.
9. Provide outside vendors and other organizations with accurate equipment operational information as required.
10. Coordinate information transfer between shifts as required.
11. Maintain close operational liaison with both the MDPC Offshore and PTTEP Onshore Support Teams.
12. Raise notifications for maintenance activities, including corrective and follow up maintenance.
13. Assist the SAP support specialist and maintenance engineers in the implementation of the corrective and planned maintenance system including generation of work instructions and schedules.
14. Be proficient in RCA techniques, assisting Subsea Supervisor by facilitating investigations when required.
15. Acquire training as necessary (including MOME) to deputize for the Subsea Supervisor when required to do so.

Key Authorities

1. Subsea Operations Specialist.  Field technical contact point.
2. Maintain Operability of AKER subsea system and non-routine operation of same during Field construction and maintenance activity.
3. Maintain maintenance/inspection information and ensure that changes affecting schedule and updates on subsea status are promptly input.
4. Maintain all maintenance related documentation systems, vendor operations and commissioning manuals.
5. Ensure accurate collection and analysis of data for historical purposes to pinpoint trends in equipment performance requiring revised operational schedules or design change.
6. Ensure compliance with all of the company’s policies, practices and standards.
7. This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive but highlights a number of the major tasks of the job position. Incumbent may be required to undertake additional duties, which form part of the function of the job position Incumbent will do so in compliance with the requirements of the Company's safety regulations and operating procedures and always act with due care and diligence.

Working Relationship

1. Reports directly to the Supervisor, Subsea, keeping him informed of all technical activities, schedule conflicts and risk mitigation.
2. Develop and maintain a close working relationship with PTTEP onshore subsea engineering group to facilitate delivery of operational objectives.
3. Develop and maintain close working relationships with MOC DTU Spar operations staff and FPSO MDPC operations staff.
4. Production Managers, Senior Production Superintendent, Maintenance Superintendent, vendor contract personnel.
5. Project, Drilling & Subsea Vessel contact person
6. Logistics.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Minimum College qualification education in appropriate technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
2. 12 years working experience in Oil and Gas Industries in the area of deepwater or Subsea operations and control systems, some of which must have been acquired working on FPSO or a floating production vessel in Deep Water environments.
3. Good organisational skills with ability to organize self and others.
4. Have a knowledge of operation of key subsea system components, preferably enhanced with design and construction experience.
5. Self motivated and eager to contribute to the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the subsea systems.
6. Systematic, thorough and accurate, operating to a high standard in a challenging time-pressure environment.
7. Ability to work and remain focused and decisive under pressure. Ability to work on own initiative, remotely and with limited supervision.
8. Fluent in English, both written and spoken is desirable. Self starter and ability to work as a member of a small team in a demanding environment.
9. Numerate and computer literate with a developed aptitude for systematic root cause analysis and problem solving.

CORE Competencies