Chief well engineer & technical authority

Harbour Energy ist einer der größten Erdgas- und Erdölproduzenten in Deutschland und leistet einen wichtigen Beitrag zur heimischen Versorgungssicherheit. Mit über 130 Jahren Erfahrung fördern wir in Niedersachsen und Schleswig-Holstein verantwortungsvoll, effizient und sicher für Industrie und Haushalte in der Region. Von Hamburg aus steuern wir unsere Aktivitäten in Norddeutschland - vom Erdölfeld Mittelplate vor der Westküste Schleswig-Holsteins über die niedersächsischen Erdgasvorkommen im Raum Langwedel-Holtebüttel bis zum Ölfeld Emlichheim an der niederländischen Grenze. In Barnstorf bündeln wir geowissenschaftliche und ingenieurtechnische Expertise in unserem Technology & Service Center, während unsere Decommissioning-Abteilung dort den Rückbau ehemaliger Anlagen koordiniert und genutzte Flächen deutschlandweit sorgfältig wiederherstellt.

Purpose of Role:

• Provide Wells technical assurance to BU Germany operations teams (D&W and Assets), ensuring wells standards are met, processes followed, regulatory compliance achieved for the well lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain Germany wells related systems and standards, and demonstrate continuous improvement in compliance and performance
• Owner of BU Germany wells standards with approval role for any required dispensations

Critical Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures
• Develop and maintain wells technical standards; ensure conformance to standards
• Dispensation process and related risk assessments
• Maintain overall Wells regulatory compliance; ensure workflow / processes adequately documented, document templates are defined, expectations communicated to key users
• Focal point for relevant organisations related to wells integrity assurance
• Responsible for Well Examination Scheme
• Maintain and oversee compliance with relevant competency management systems for wells related personnel
• Coordinate relevant professional an industry visibility for wells

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility & Competence:

Provide technical assurance & regulatory compliance:

• Develop and maintain Wells technical standards
• Manage risk assessment & dispensation process
• Maintain overall Wells regulatory compliance; ensure workflow / processes adequately documented, document templates are defined, expectations communicated to key users
• Focal point with relevant authorities for well-specific issues
• Responsible for Well Examination Scheme
• Liaise with HSES, provide general regulatory support, ensure regulatory compliance
• Support audit programme
• Drive QAQC/inspection for Wells

Support planned & ongoing operations:

• Ensure key management system requirements are followed
• Ensure conformance to standards
• Review / submit OMAR Notifications & Material Changes
• Review / submit NSTA Applications & Notifications
• Interface with OMAR & OPRED on well-specific issues
• Review Well Programmes & Amendments
• Facilitate risk assessments /Dispensations to support well design / operations
• Liaise with Well Examiner

Drive continous improvement in, liaise with broader organisation regarding:

• Training & competence
• Systems (IT & applications; data & records management)
• Process safety
• Management of change processes
• BMS
• Business continuity
• Supplier performance management
• Merger / integration activities

Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by the manager

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

• Relevant engineering, math, science degree or demonstration of similar knowledge gained through learning, experience and skills
• Depth of technical experience in well design, operations & management
• Breadth of technical experience across range of well disciplines - drilling, completions, interventions, integrity, production etc
• Knowledge of industry standards
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Understanding of regulatory framework for wells
• Courage to deal willingly with important problems and stand up for what's right
• Adaptability to respond resourcefully, flexibly & positively when faced with new challenges & demands
• Builds positive relationships to foster a strong working environment
• Collaborates effectively across the organisation to achieve business goals
• Establishes trust by consistently demonstrating high integrity, behaving ethically & following through on commitments
• Demonstrates continuous improvement, implementing new ways of doing business better
• Uses strategic thinking to shape the future
• Awareness of Harbour Energy HSES Policies and Business Management System (BMS)

We offer

• Access to fitness and wellness benefits through Wellpass
• Join an open and dynamic team
• Take on challenging and varied responsibilities with a high level of autonomy
• Comprehensive on-the-job training and support during onboarding
• Competitive salary based on the applicable collective bargaining agreement
• Excellent occupational pension plan
• Holiday and Christmas bonuses, plus additional bonus payments
• 30 days of annual leave per year

• Access to fitness and wellness benefits through Wellpass

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.

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