Upstream Operations Engineer - Reliability & Performance

Provide Operational Support at OQEP

Operated Assets Operations Support under TL Operation Support scope s by delivering a best practice operational strategies and results in order to ensure safe and efficient operations at the site. The position will act in accordance with the OQEP s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategies as well as policies, guidelines and international standards supported by an IT Technology platform QHSE & Energy Management System requirements standards Omani s government & other legal justifications and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

• Provide operational and technical engineering support across upstream surface facilities and associated systems including on plot and off plot installations during execution, commissioning, start up and steady state operations.
• Support troubleshooting, technical assessments and operational problem solving to ensure safe and efficient plant and field operations.
• Deliver assigned engineering and operational support tasks including technical backup for hardware, process systems, utilities and associated applications.
• Support pre commissioning, commissioning, start up and readiness activities for projects, brownfield modifications and operational improvements.
• Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, HSE, Supply Chain and other Functions to support technical resolution of operational and execution issues.
• Support procurement and supply activities from a technical standpoint including resolving operational and technical clarification matters.
• Monitor and support readiness to operate activities to ensure assets meet safety, operability and reliability requirements.
• Participate in operational reviews, audits, studies and assurance activities (e.g. ORA, PSSR) as required by project or asset lifecycle stage.
• Ensure compliance with company engineering standards, operating philosophies, applicable regulations and best industry practices.

• Execute assigned engineering and operational support tasks under supervision.
• Apply approved engineering procedures, standards and work practices during execution and operations.
• Support commissioning, start up and operational activities as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to studies, reviews and troubleshooting activities under guidance.

• Independently handle multiple operational support and execution scopes across on plot and off plot facilities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and trainees.
• Apply hands on experience in upstream surface facilities including major process units and associated rotating and static equipment.
• Act as discipline or process lead in technical reviews and studies (e.g. design reviews, HAZOP, RCAs, MOCs).
• Lead technical input for brownfield modifications, operational improvements and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Manage technical aspects of procurement, bid evaluation and vendor document reviews.

• Act as technical authority for operational support across on plot and off plot upstream facilities.
• Provide strategic technical direction and ensure consistent application of engineering principles across assets and teams.
• Lead and coordinate engineering and operational support teams during execution, commissioning and readiness phases.
• Serve as focal point for ORA, PSSR, commissioning governance and operational readiness assurance.
• Own technical risk evaluation, readiness endorsement and final technical recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Support capability development, succession planning and continuous improvement within Operation Support.

Not explicitly listed but implied interactions include Operations, Maintenance, Projects, HSE, Supply Chain, and other functions.

Not explicitly listed but implied interactions include external contractors, vendors and suppliers.

Field Operations and office environment.

Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Bachelors in Process, Chemical, or equivalent.

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable).

5+ years of relevant experience.

Adaptable and motivated engineering professional who thrives in complex operational and project environments.

Experience in engineering design support and troubleshooting within upstream surface facilities.

Exposure to project lifecycle activities including planning, installation, commissioning, start up, and operational support.

Demonstrates sound technical judgment with knowledge of engineering standards, material specifications, and applicable international codes.

Working knowledge of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and HSE requirements.

Ability to interpret Process diagrams (PFDs, P&IDs), engineering…