Lead Engineer Operation Support

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Subsurface & Operation 60&48 – Operation 60&48 COE– Production Operation Support COE

Oman - Muscat

* OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

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Provide Operational Support at OQEP, Operated Assets Operations Support, under TL Operation Support scope’s by delivering of 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 & 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.
• 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.

Internal:
Operated Assets functions.

Field O perations 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)

• 8+ 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 drawings, and OEM manuals.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong multi‑cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams and contractors, with a strong focus on collaboration.
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