FOPS Lead

Job Overview

We are looking for a FOPS Lead for one of our clients with the following details:

Start Date:

Jan-2026

End Date:
Dec-2027

Work status: ONSHORE/OFFSHORE, residential- single status

• 10+yrs in similar roles within the oil and gas industry
• Proven track record working both with design consultancies and operating companies
• Strong background in oil and gas production, with hands‑on expertise in process engineering
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail
• Deep understanding of production systems and operational workflows
• Extensive experience in designing offshore top‑side process facilities
• Solid grasp of flow assurance principles and their practical applications
• Proficient in process simulation tools, particularly Aspen HYSYS
• Minimum education level:
  Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent degree in Process Engineering
• Sound understanding of relevant international codes and standards. Knowledge of company standards and MANASA is an advantage,
• Computer literate with good communication and transverse skills,
• Experience in stakeholder/Shareholder communication and management
• Ability to work on projects in a complex and multicultural environment,
• Good analytical skills,
• Available for missions on and offshore (H2S OPITO and T-BOSIET training required)

HSEQ responsibilities:

• Ensure that HSE is given the highest priority
• Promote HSEQ awareness of workforce at all levels through pro‑active attitude (site tour management, HSEQ meetings, incentives actions) within Project team and Contractors
• Ensure that the newly designed platforms conform to company standards

During project phases (Basic engineering):

• Focal point for interface between MP‑FOPS and Project for Operational alignment
• Follow‑up on production related studies (if any, e.g., process, flow assurance, well performance)
• Ensure adequate chemical injection plan for new facilities (when applicable)
• Review the Safety Engineering deliverables and participates to reviews as required
• Effectively contribute to HAZOP, HAZID, PRs, JRA discussions, representing FOPS and assist to close the generated actions effectively
• Participate / gets involved in Operability/Maintainability studies and 3D model reviews
• Ensure adequacy of projects design basis with existing ALS Field bottlenecks or their coherence with identified debottlenecking actions.
• Identify any integration actions to conduct prior handover of new facilities (PDMS, FOMS.)
• Provide input and support Head of Operations for preparation of the operating philosophy, incremental operating budgets (OPEX) and manning profiles for the COO & Field Operations Group Manager to fulfill Operational requirements
• Prepare adequate feedback (REX, Return of Experience) at the end of each Project stage.
• Through lessons learnt ensure application of continuous improvements to future projects (not limited to the Operations discipline)
• Provision of fit‑for‑purpose design by Contractor that is constructible and that fulfils operational requirements and has low maintenance and running costs.
• Minimizing shortfalls during MP installation / integration scopes. Deconflicting activities in close coordination with IOP and OPS.
• Development of EPS (Early Production Schemes) to accelerate First Oil recovery from newly delivered wells.
• Support MP‑FOPS site teams with issues that are cross platform or can not be resolved on site.
• Support start‑up team in preparation for and during start‑up phase
• Assist with resolving engineering related issues identified during start‑up.

If Interested Kindly apply.