Production Technologist

About the role

The Production Technologist joins the WRFM Factory Interventions team, which consists of seven other subsurface staff, and works in multidisciplinary teams to deliver all well interventions in the Gulf of America (GoA). The role requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills, as the successful candidate will support interventions from multiple assets simultaneously with various key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work in integrated multidisciplinary teams to deliver approximately 60 safe and effective well interventions per year
• Own and manage multiple interventions simultaneously from opportunity frame through execution and after-action review
• Quickly become familiar with the Well Interventions process including associated Shell safety standards
• Understand current ways of working for GoA interventions and deliver using current standards and best practices
• Serve as intervention asset focal point for at least one GoA asset, responsible for understanding all interventions and SIMOPs at that asset
• Work closely with asset-facing PTs and REs to fill the interventions funnel
• Actively manage key stakeholders including TAs, Operations, and operations leadership
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal stakeholders, partners, and government regulatory agencies
• Screen and incorporate new technology for well interventions where appropriate
• Identify and implement best practices and opportunities to streamline processes
• Act as a committed leader and role model for Goal Zero and other HSSE initiatives

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field
• 10+ years industry experience complemented by a robust relevant technical skill set (strongly preferred)
• Clear commitment to Goal Zero and proven HSSE track record
• Skill level in Well Integrity (eWIMS), WRFM, Inflow and Outflow modelling and enhancement techniques
• Knowledge level in Completion design, Sand Management, Intervention and Workover
• Skill in using industry software such as Integrated Production Modelling (principally well modeling e.g. Prosper), OFM, EC, Spotfire, scale prediction, production system modeling
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work well in a diverse, multidisciplinary team environment
• Deep understanding of WRFM practices, Shell Global WRFM standards, (D)WDP and Well Integrity Management processes
• Demonstrated mentoring and coaching ability
• Self-starter / self-motivation essential to provide effective support and advice

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $167,000 - $251,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage options: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs
• Company pension plan and 401(k) plan
• Paid leave: up to 6 weeks paid vacation, up to 11 paid holidays, parental leave (16 weeks paid for birthing parents, 8 weeks paid for non-birthing parents)
• Short-term disability leave up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay; Long-Term Disability insurance
• Financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses
• Some roles eligible for discretionary long-term incentives
• Flexible working hours and possibility of remote/mobile working
• Access to a wide range of training and development programs