Senior Sand Control Pumping/Gravel Pack Specialist

Duration/Location

• Starting date: 15/01/2025

• Duration: 8 months

• Location: Angola

• Status: Rotational 4 weeks on/4 weeks off

Missions/Service Dimensions

• Offshore project located in ANGOLA
• Rotation on the rig site plus preparation in town 4 week on * 4 week off.
• Start date tentative 15th January 2025 and 15th February 2025
• The estimated overall duration is 8 months.
• Candidate must have an experience in start-ups project, job will start by program preparation in order to ensure that wells are delivered/ maintained safely, in optimized time & cost, with targeted productivity, in compliance with Company referential, local regulations and good oil & gas industry practices.
• Company is seeking a highly experienced Senior Sand Control Pumping Specialist to join our team for an open hole gravel pack project in Angola. The ideal candidate will have minimum 10-15 years of experience in sand control pumping operations, with hands-on skills in designing and executing gravel pack operations.

Activities

• Supervise the planning and preparation of gravel pack operations.
• Design gravel pack operations and write job programs.
• Lead risk analysis sessions to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Act as the representative of the company during operations, both onshore and offshore.
• Supervise the execution of gravel pack jobs offshore, ensuring all procedures are followed and objectives are met.
• Take full responsibility for the entire gravel pack process, from planning to execution.
• Ensure the availability and reliability of mixing and pumping equipment, data acquisition systems, and quality filtration services
• Monitor and assess sand production risks and implement appropriate sand control measures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of sand control operations with other well operations
• Conduct training sessions for team members on sand control techniques and best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation on sand control operations and outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Mandatory : fluent in English (spoken and written)
• CV with minimum of 10 years’ experience
• It’s required that the Sand Control Specialist has a diploma (Bachelor or University diploma or Higher Technical diploma).
• BOSIET (Opito) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) Training
• IWCF “Updated” -> E.Learning Certification is not accepted.
• Medical certificate (less than 1 year) by an official organism (i.e : ISOS center).
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in sand control pumping operations.
• Proven hands-on experience in designing and executing gravel pack operations.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead risk analysis sessions and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Willingness to work offshore and supervise operations in challenging environments
• Working Relations :
  • Internal: all entities involved in the rig operations (SIMOPS).
  • External: all contractors involved in the rig operations.
• Authority :
  • Ensure the respect of safety rules, of the environment and of the frame of reference.
  • Guarantee the accomplishment of the completion and/or work-over operations, in compliance with codes of practice, safety and environmental protection, all while optimising costs and lead times.
  • Ensure the suitability to operational requirements of personnel, equipment and services.
  • Contribute to optimize, through a continual search for the improving equipment, services and operational procedures.