Given the senior nature of the role, it is imperative that this person has the technical experience and capability to ensure credibility both internally and externally.

• Broad Petroleum Engineering background with experience of working in an international context, within an operated oil company, preferably covering subsurface, operations and development projects.
• Well developed management skills that can be applied to integrated projects.
• A solid understanding of all aspects of hydrocarbon exploration and production.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to work within a matrix structure, as well as an ability to work unsupervised and exercise initiative to resolve potential problems.
• Fully conversant with capabilities in other disciplines (e.g. reservoir engineering, production technology and Drilling, surface facility engineering, etc.)
• Understanding of the commercial aspects of the industry is an advantage.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and to balance level of detail and effort versus business impact and priorities.

oilandgaspeople.com - 13 months ago