Location: Basrah
Job Type:
Permanent
Sectors:
Default
Closing Date:
2025-08-26
About vacancy
mselect is looking to hire a Production Operations Technician for an international oil and gas operator in Basrah, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of overall general work experience within the oil and gas industry in a field-based position including at least 3 years of experience in the operations of surface production facilities and wells. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.
JOB PURPOSE
The Production Operations Technician will report directly to the Production Shift Supervisor, his day-to-day responsibilities will include Safe operations and troubleshooting of oil and gas surface production facilities, monitoring and modifying production process variables, front-line maintenance and aiding maintenance teams in maintenance programs, testing and operating of well heads and production facilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
Qualification and Training Requirements:
ROTATION
28/28
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
JOB PURPOSE
The Production Operations Technician will report directly to the Production Shift Supervisor, his day-to-day responsibilities will include Safe operations and troubleshooting of oil and gas surface production facilities, monitoring and modifying production process variables, front-line maintenance and aiding maintenance teams in maintenance programs, testing and operating of well heads and production facilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively supports HSE processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies, carrying out duties in an environmentally conscious manner, following safe operating practices, maintaining a safe working environment, and being prepared to respond to emergencies
- Reports Unsafe acts and/or conditions, no matter in what area of responsibility, so corrective actions can be taken
- Monitor, operate, and maintain oil and gas treatment and processing equipment including
- Pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment and wells
- Troubleshoot process problems and make minor adjustments to keep processing units on line
- Reads and records daily data from the production facilities and wells, completes required paperwork (eg equipment logs, wells readings etc); enters daily production readings and well test readings; runs all required reports and recognizes when well production is declining; and completes time sheets, daily work sheets and logs
- Have a considerable amount of experience in plant commissioning, start up, troubleshooting and normal operation
- Utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) to create Notifications for maintenance works
- Conducts routine check-ups of all equipment and units to ensure the proper functioning in accordance with standard operating procedure and conditions
- Periodical oil and gas sampling collecting from the production facilities and wells as per the request and send to lab for test
- Prepare equipment for maintenance including isolation, draining, steaming, N2 purging and other procedures as required
- Test wells through test separator and/or Multiphase flow meter to estimate the well production rates
- Issuing Safe Work Permits, initiating Lock Out/Tag Out clearances and isolations, conducting confined space permit surveys for determining safe work conditions
- Manage the chemical transferring activities inside the plant, top up chemicals in both stations and well pads, monitor and adjust the rate as per process requirements
- Coordinate with the contractor companies and monitor their activities in process area and wells as per the procedure, intervene in case of negative observation
REQUIREMENTS
Qualification and Training Requirements:
- Secondary school followed by at least Two -year technical institute education in one of the following specialties: Oil production /Operations and control /Pumps and Turbines /Gas technology
- 5 years of overall general work experience within the oil & gas industry in a field-based position including at least 3 years of experience in the operations of surface production facilities and wells
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office: Excel, Word and Power point and aptitude for learning new software packages
- Computerized Maintenance Management System – SAP or equivalent
- Fluency in English and Arabic is a must
ROTATION
28/28
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
