Senior Production Technologist (Geothermal / Oil & Gas)

The Production Technologist will work closely with the Operations, Subsurface and Wells teams. Ownership of technical issues, effective coordination and strong teamwork are therefore important elements of the position.

A primary responsibility of the role is maintaining the operational health and integrity of the existing well stock. The successful candidate must therefore demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in areas including:

• Sand control

• Corrosion

• Scaling

• Artificial lift using Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESPs)

• Remedial workovers

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting functional requirements for new wells during the design stage of new developments and sidetracks of existing wells. This includes material specifications, well sizing, selection of the optimum sandface completion, ESP sizing specifications and corrosion inhibitor injection requirements.

• Monitoring the health and performance of the existing well stock using real-time data platforms, analytical tools and the results of regular corrosion logging.

• Acting as Technical Authority for well integrity, working closely with Well Engineering and Operations teams responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Well Integrity Management System (WIMS).

• Working alongside the Operations team to ensure that the complete production system is optimised to deliver contracted heat volumes at the lowest possible unit cost.

• Providing recommendations to Operations regarding plant settings and operating parameters, as well as proposing plant modifications where necessary to optimise long-term value.

• Working with the Wells team to prepare for and execute workovers and well interventions, while also contributing to the optimisation of new well designs based on experience gained from operational wells.

• Proposing well interventions and making recommendations regarding treatments and completion options, in collaboration with Well Engineering teams responsible for preparing intervention programmes and coordinating execution.

• Providing engineering input into plant modifications where subsurface expertise is required.

• Coordinating regular management reviews relating to well and plant performance in close cooperation with Operations.

The client is a growing Dutch energy company focused on the development and operation of geothermal heat projects. Founded in 2018, the business was built by an experienced leadership team with a strong background in delivering technically complex, large-scale energy projects.

The company is currently in an active growth phase. It already operates three geothermal doublets, has several new projects in development, and is also looking to expand its portfolio through acquisitions.

Its focus is on providing sustainable heat to customers across greenhouse horticulture, the built environment and industrial applications. This includes both the geothermal heat sources themselves and the wider heat infrastructure needed to bring that energy to end users.

With a combination of technical expertise, operational experience and a strong project-development capability, the business is working to scale geothermal energy as a reliable and commercially viable alternative to conventional heating.

• A completed university degree in Engineering

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience with an Operator within either the upstream oil & gas or geothermal industry.

• Demonstrable experience as a Production Technologist within an upstream oil & gas or geothermal operator environment.

• Significant practical experience with Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESPs), including areas such as teardowns, installation and application design.

• Experience managing well integrity according to ISO 16530 principles.

• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple technical disciplines.

• Excellent technical writing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable information and recommendations.

• A proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Relocation package.

• Step-by-step assistance with your relocation processes and covered virtual sessions with our relocation experts.

• Visa application and 30% tax ruling application done by Ir Olav’s Globetrotters on your behalf.

• Great South African community waiting for you in the Netherlands.

• Market related salary.

• 8,33% holiday allowance.

• Dutch Government authorized pension plan activated once you arrive in the Netherlands.

• One on one Dutch lessons up until company requirement where your partner can join lessons for free.

• Company laptop.

• Commitment for indefinite contract with our client 

• Mentoring and coaching until you go over to the payroll of our client

• Great on and offline events to meet your fellow Globetrotters and learn about the Netherlands, hosted by Ir Olav's Globetrotters.

• Pleasant working atmosphere, where you can be and stay yourself.

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