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Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom/North Sea

Established in 1954, Apache Corporation has grown to become one of the world’s top independent oil and gas exploration and production companies with interests in the UK North Sea, U.S, Canada, Australia, Egypt and Argentina.

Apache entered in to the North Sea market in 2003 after acquiring the Forties Field.  Our success and growth continues today following our 2012 acquisition of the Beryl field and SAGE gas terminal and some exciting new projects in the Forties field.

Perform planned maintenance, trouble shooting, commissioning, inspections, repairs and overhauls on site equipment and systems as directed by the Operations / Maintenance Supervisor in accordance with government and company regulations and Apache core expectations.

Operate and maintain all facility and life support equipment.

Input in to the planning cycle as requested by the Operations / Maintenance Supervisor

Carry out isolations and plant preparation in accordance with company procedures

Maintain tools, test equipment and workshop equipment to a high standard

Utilize the Maintenance Management System to properly document and accurately report all maintenance, repairs, overhauls, adjustments and inspections

Promote improvement to ensure personal safety and the safety of others on site

Comply with the site environmental policies and procedures and actively promote environmental improvements

Participate in Emergency Response Team duties as required

Motivated Individual

Safety and environmentally conscious

Excellent team player

Completion of a recognised technical apprenticeship

Relevant post apprenticeship working experience – minimum of 2 years. 

Preference will be given to candidates with oil and gas experience however candidates with transferable skills from other industry may also be considered.

United Kingdom - Aberdeen

Shell started operations in the United Kingdom more than 110 years ago. Since then we have grown into a leading innovative oil and gas company that rewards its employees by investing heavily in their careers and learning. Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit and innovation will thrive. Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK’s growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy. We are the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation, and make a significant contribution to the UK economy. As well as processing 35% of the gas coming into the UK, we serve more than four million customers at our filling stations each week. Shell employs some 6,400 skilled staff as well as many contractors.

Shell Real Estate has the exciting opportunity for an HSE Specialist to join their team on a staff basis. The role will involve the management of HSE activities for our properties in Aberdeen, the key list of responsibilities are below.

 As a minimum, applicants should have a NEBOSH Diploma.

A degree in a relevant subject or safety related discipline is desirable.

Experience of dealing with contractors and management systems.

Behavioural safety experience.

Oil and Gas related experience is desirable but not essential and strong HSE experience from other industries will be considered.

Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.

The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employer: WTS Energy

Desired Expertise: Chemist 

Experience: 7+ years 

Minimum Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree 

Salary: $0 to $40 / annum 

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 

Lead and supervise assigned personnel to manage day to day lab activities and special samples analysis.Provide expert technical advice to investigate and resolve analysis related problems.

Ensure analyses are carried out in accordance with internationally accepted / established test methods, result are accurate and properly interpreted.

Plan laboratory schedules effectively to meet deadlines.

Prepare technical reports on studies carried out in the Laboratory.

Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained in accordance with all relevant procedures and standards.

Cover all routine functions of Section Head in his absence.

Support Section Head in preparation of capital expenditure, operating expenditure budgets, KPI?s, departmental business plan etc. based on laboratory objectives and to ensure smooth running of laboratory.

Ensure all KPI's are met by efficient internal organization of resources.

Planning for the resources required for continuous operation of laboratory and future requirements.

Technical evaluation for the procurement of new Lab equipment, planning of spares and consumables.

Ensure laboratory operating expense budgets and procurement activities are met and develop cost-improvement strategies.

Ensure the availability of chemicals, equipment, glassware and spares for the Laboratory. Controls the inventory of such items and arranges timely replenishment.

Evaluate bids for technical acceptability of Lab. equipment, glassware and chemicals.

Procuring Spares, Chemicals, glassware and maintaining required inventory

Identify training needs of lab personnel, prepare training plans, individual development programs (IDP) for professional and nonprofessional lab employees to enhance their efficiency.

Train, develop and monitor performance of Lab staff to build capabilities for handling various analytical tasks and update them on the latest analytical techniques.

Ensure effective implementation of IMS (ISO 9001/14001 & OHSAS 18001) in the laboratory and contribute to the development, review/update as appropriate of quality control policies and procedures.

Responsible for initiating corrective / preventive actions to eliminate nonconformity to quality system.

Evaluate non-compliance reports submitted by auditors and generate reports for corrective actions.

Ensure that all Laboratory personnel adhere to the policy of IMS.

Employer:Earthstaff Limited Updated: Nov 28 2014

Desired Expertise: Geologist, Development

Experience:9+ years

Minimum Education:Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree

Location:UAE, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full Time Contractor

A key client of ours is looking for?Senior Development GeologistS to work in their offices in the UAE. As their operations are growing they are looking to bring in 3 Geologists. There are openings on both a permanent staff and consultant basis.

These roles are residential and due to start in January and February.

- 10+ years experience working as a Geologist

- A strong working knowledge of Petrel software

- Worked on tight gas projects in the Middle East

- Extensive experience of carbonate formations

- The ability to work closely with the Operations Geologist on planning future projects

Interviews are taking place next week, for more details please to send your updated CV to t.hemming@earthstaff.com

Employer: Trinidad Drilling Ltd. 

Desired Expertise: Driller, AC Rigs 

Experience: 10+ years

Minimum Education: Tech/Vocational Cert. 

Location: Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

The Driller - Saudi Arabia is an integral member of the Middle East team, reporting to the Rig Manager - Saudi Arabia.

The Driller is responsible for operating and monitoring all drilling systems and equipment, supervising all drill crew work activities and completing appropriate drilling documentation to the satisfaction of the client, Company management in compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The Driller - Saudi Arabia will need to maintain the cost efficiency of the operation and actively participate in the development of personnel.

Raising and lowering the drill stem.

Lowering casing into the hole.

Making connection on drill stem and casing.

Controlling mud (or slush) pumps.

Controlling rotary table speed.

Control Top Drive and adjust the weight on the bit.

Rig Move - assist Rig Manager in the spotting of the rig.

The weight on the bit is maintained by the automatic Driller at an amount selected by the Driller. By watching the weight indicator closely, adjustments can be made as conditions require.

The driller must become familiar with the BOP system and must ascertain the operating position of the BOP's when coming on shift.

The Driller adjusts the mud pumps to maintain the proper circulation rate so that the drilling fluid will cool and lubricate the bit and remove the bit cuttings from the hole.

The Driller runs, or assists in running, special tools into the hold for the purpose of logging, testing, coring or fishing for bits, bit cones, or other portions of the drill stem lost in the hole. Specialists and/or Service Company Personnel are normally available to help in these procedures.

The Driller ensures that the Crew is training in the optimum safe performance of their duties and properly takes care of the personnel protective and mechanical equipment by conducting on the job training.

Although the Driller's basic duties are to operate and supervise the Crew in the operation of the rig, paperwork is a very important function of the Driller on each tour. The following paperwork is the responsibility of the Driller:

o Ensure the tour sheet is filled out completely and correctly each tour.

o Ensure each Crew Member's name, relevant personal information, and hours worked appear on the tour sheet for each tour worked.

o Have each member initial tour after each shift.

o Ensure all new employees receive a proper orientation.

o Ensure all required incident forms are filled out when an incident occurs.

o Ensure all required posters are on bulletin board in the doghouse.

o Ensure weekly / daily safety meetings and rig inspections are conducted and reports are completed and given to Rig Manager.

o Report all Incident/Near Miss to Rig Manager immediately.

o Complete Employee/Change Warning Notices when required and forward to Rig Manager.

o Evacuation - As per site / client ERP

o BOP

o Fire - As per site / client ERP

o Fire Fighting

o Spill Response - As per site / client ERP

o Man Down - As per site / client ERP

The Driller is responsible for implementing fire-fighting procedures at the rig and ensuring personnel at camp facilities are aware of procedures at camp.

o Company lease entry signs

o Emergency response plans for the rig and camp

o Camp and rig layout plans, indicating the locations of fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus and other safety equipment as per Rig Manager and Client Representative.

The Driller must help organize Rig Crews for moving and setting up the rig and camp.

The Driller must maintain close liaison with the Rig Manager, Personnel Manager and Crews regarding future work.

5 years experience as Driller

10 years oilfield experience

Experienced with PLC and top drive

Experience on 1500HP + rigs

Strong mechanical aptitude;

The ability to work in a team setting;

The ability to work in a fast passed physically demanding environment;

Must hold valid certificates such as but not limited to IADC Well Cap at Driller Level

In order to apply for this position, applicants MUST meet the following criteria. If your resume does not match these criteria, you will not be able to apply for this position.

Employer: Island Operating Co., Inc.

Desired Expertise: Production Operator, Production Technologist 

Experience: 4+ years

Minimum Education: High School/Secondary

Salary: DOE + Bonus 

Location: North America   

In order to apply for this position, applicants MUST meet the following criteria. If your resume does not match these criteria, you will not be able to apply for this position.