Specific Responsibilities
Sr Production Engineer- Network Modelling- Cairo, Egypt.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Production Engineer specializing in modelling oil and gas networks. This role will focus on designing, optimizing, and simulating the operation of oil and gas infrastructure networks, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and safety. The ideal candidate will have expertise in network modelling, reservoir engineering, production systems, and a deep understanding of the oil and gas industry.
Duties and responsibilities:
Network Modelling & Simulation:
• Develop, maintain, and update nodal based models for oil and gas production networks, including pipelines, gathering systems, and facilities.
• Use advanced software tools (e.g., IPM, PipeSim, OLGA, PVTsim) to simulate the performance and behavior of oil and gas production systems.
• Work closely with Reservoir Engineering to creating fully integrated model for gas forecasting and field performance.
• Perform sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of different operational parameters on network performance.
Production Optimization / Operational Support:
• Optimize production operations by analyzing network performance and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve throughput.
• Collaborate with production teams to develop strategies for improving oil and gas recovery while minimizing operational costs.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements in network operations.
• Provide technical support during field operations, troubleshooting issues and recommending corrective actions based on modeling outputs.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to network performance, including production rates, pressure drops, and flow assurance.
System Design and Integration:
• Contribute to the design of production systems, landing pressure at facilities, and infrastructure ensuring optimal integration and performance for current and future wells.
• Assist in the selection and specification of equipment such as pumps, compressors, and valves for optimal performance within the network.
Collaboration and Reporting:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including reservoir engineers, geologists, and field operators, to ensure that network models align with real-world production conditions and optimization goals.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and performance metrics to senior management and stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
• 8-10 years of experience in Petroleum Engineering related disciplines, with a minimum of 3 years of direct experience in Oil & Gas Network modelling and optimization.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline; preferably chemical, mechanical or petroleum engineering.
• Hands-on experience with IPR/VLP and network simulation and modeling software (e.g., IPM Suite, PipeSim, OLGA, PVTsim, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, as well as optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with the operation and troubleshooting of production systems in oil and gas environments
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration and reporting
Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:
- Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
- Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
- Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
- Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.
Company Overview
Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are healthier, have access to better education, and are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living.
Nearly 3 billion people — roughly one-third of the global population — live without electricity or without clean cooking facilities. We are committed to providing energy in innovative and more sustainable ways to help raise the standard of living for those living in energy poverty and to meet the ongoing demands of people and economies around the world.
The products we deliver power increasingly cleaner electricity across the globe, fuel tractors and trucks, make fertilizer to keep the world's food supply on the table, and heat our schools, hospitals and businesses.
Our employees bring a wide range of talents and skills to the job every day to tackle complex business challenges. We believe in providing a truly rewarding work environment supported by a benefits platform that ranks among the best in our peer group. Our company offers career development opportunities where employees can grow personally and professionally. We promote employee benefits that cultivate a family-friendly work environment and focus on our employees' overall well-being.
We are committed to being a workplace where all employees are valued and can thrive with a sense of belonging. Our commitment to non-discriminatory, equal employment opportunities benefits our individual employees, our company and our external stakeholders; we are better as an organization when various experiences, ideas, and perspectives are brought to the table.
Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA). Apache has operations in the United States, Egypt's Western Desert and the United Kingdom's North Sea and a sister company with exploration opportunities offshore Suriname. Whether supporting Apache, APA Corporation or one of its subsidiaries, team members are employed by Apache Corporation.
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