Senior Online Flow Assurance Engineer

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Deliver the technical execution, integration, testing and deployment of Online Flow Assurance solutions for Production Management System (PMS) and Operator Training System (OTS) projects.

The role combines OLGA-based multiphase flow modelling and online workflow development with control-system connectivity, digital interfaces and customer collaboration to meet agreed project specifications, quality requirements and schedules.

Perform assigned tasks independently or within global project teams, taking technical ownership appropriate to the assigned role and working with the lead engineer where applicable.

• Develop and engineer OLGA multiphase flow models for online, real-time applications.

• Develop and deploy OLGA Online advisors and workflows for applications such as pigging, hydrate management, leak detection systems (LDS) and virtual flow metering (VFM), according to project scope.

• Collect, collate, review and interpret client technical and operating data to support model development and solution delivery.

• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) mark-ups and control schematics.

• Integrate OLGA models and online workflows with client control systems, real-time field data and user interfaces.

• Develop web-based user interface screens and dashboards for online flow assurance applications.

• Support integration with production and data platforms, including application programming interfaces (APIs), Cognite and data historians, as required by the project.

• Support deployment and maintenance of existing online flow assurance solutions and associated digital production systems.

• Perform engineering reviews, system testing and quality assurance in accordance with project requirements.

• Prepare specifications, test procedures, user manuals and other project documentation.

• Conduct client-witnessed factory acceptance testing and customer-site installation and acceptance testing, including field-data connections.

• Deliver on-site end-user training to support customer use of the deployed system.

• Deliver assigned work to agreed specifications, quality standards and schedules as part of global project teams.

• Contribute to technical discussions, propose solutions, provide clarifications and manage client expectations within the assigned scope.

• Estimate task effort in cooperation with the lead engineer.

• Follow established working processes and document process updates and shared knowledge in the global wiki system.

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum technology/ engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on flow dynamics, or process control engineering.

• A master’s degree is preferred.

• 10+ years of experience delivering commercial engineering projects to external clients.

• Experience modelling with OLGA or another dynamic process/pipeline simulator.

• Experience in PMS or OTS development is preferred.

• Sound knowledge of flow assurance, multiphase flow simulation and dynamic process/pipeline modelling.

• Ability to interpret P&IDs, instrument data sheets, well schematics, piping isometrics, pipeline alignment sheets and well-test data.

• Working proficiency with IT systems and an interest in information technology/operational technology (IT/OT) applications in the oil and gas industry.

• Ability to prepare clear engineering documentation and carry out structured testing and technical reviews.

• Knowledge of networking, communications, system engineering and OPC technologies, including DA, HDA, AE and UA.

• Familiarity with distributed control systems (DCS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and field-data connectivity.

• Exposure to web user interfaces, dashboards, APIs, Cognite, data historians or other digital production platforms.

• Knowledge of Python.

• Familiarity with related simulation and fluid-property tools such as Pipesim, PVTSim or Multiflash.

• Organized, structured and service-delivery oriented, with a commitment to high-quality, timely work.

• Self-motivated and able to take initiative, think independently and address technical challenges.

• Collaborative and effective in global, multidisciplinary project teams.

• Adaptable to changing project requirements and organizational needs, with a commitment to continued learning.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Fluent English, written and spoken.

• Some travel may be required for customer-site installation, acceptance testing, training and project delivery.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.