Dimension
There is no equivalent project of such an industrial drilling magnitude in a remote and sensitive area within the Company today. The Tilenga oilfields are partly situated in a protected National Park, partly beneath the River Nile wetlands area, and within densely populated areas in a rural and remote part of Uganda. Activities are exposed to the risk of major incidents with severe potential consequences due to the local environment and the important presence of NGOs.
Factory Drilling, with a well delivered every 4 days using 3 drilling rigs simultaneously, will necessitate standardization of equipment and procedures, strict enforcement of Drilling & Well instructions, and safe and efficient logistic management on site. The project is focused on delivering the lowest possible cost, which requires challenging TotalEnergies design concepts as well as substantially challenging the TotalEnergies referential.
Heavy and waxy oils will be produced from 29 well pads, with 9 located in a national park, and treated in a Production Center of 200,000 bopd oil capacity and 650,000 bwpd of water treatment capacity. Reservoir pressure maintenance is ensured either by water injection or by polymer water injection, depending on the reservoir’s characteristics. The project also includes an extended interconnecting network with temperature preservation. LPG extraction, storage, and tankers loading facilities are part of the CPF facilities.
Multicultural environment. Ugandan rules and regulations, administrative requirements, and technical authorizations, as well as international codes for onshore plants, will apply. Due to staggered development on CPF, it is expected that SIMOPS (Operations vs Construction) will occur on CPF.

Reporting line in organization
SU Support Supv / Production Supervisor(s) (Well Pad Activities)

Main Activities

• Well pad start-up preparation: Prepare detailed procedures to cover all steps of the start-up sequence. Prepare Pre-Start-Up Check Lists.
• During commissioning phase: Attend Operational Tests Procedures. Contribute to troubleshooting during the same. Contribute to punch listing. Follow up on punch list clearance.
• Coordinate with OJT coordinator and trainers and take an active part in On Job Training Sessions with trainees/future junior operators, involving them in all preparation tasks. Contribute to evaluation of competencies of trainees to identify gaps and requirements for further training.
• Ensure trainees become familiar with procedures and routine operations. Train them on specific operations (Cellar CSE, pigging…).
• Prepare system for first start-up after Handover. Carry out line-walks of CPF as per procedures, ensuring systems are safe to start.
• Well systems start-up: Lead the activities in the field during the start-up phase, with assistance from Junior Operators, ensuring strict adherence to procedures.
• Report any abnormal conditions during start-up and act immediately to keep the process safe and under proper conditions.
• Well operation and performance and ESP (ESCPC): Operate wells and ESP (ESCPC) safely and efficiently. Understand processes in the well regarding flowing, wax and sand sedimentation, gas and water flows, and others. Be able to calculate general parameters and estimate correctness of well operations. Troubleshoot in the field and act immediately as soon as abnormalities are identified. Ensure optimized operation by implementing adjustments under direction of the Production Supervisor and engineering team.
• Well work and start-up operations: Prepare well for well interventions such as slick line, wire line, coiled tubing, and work over operations. Take part in the well handover process. Carry out line-walks of pad as per procedures, ensuring wells and pads are safe to restart. Start process at first oil and after shutdowns. Perform well start-up and clean-up after drilling and work over, as well as after dewaxing and other well interventions from the in-field side. Assist CRO with monitoring and adjustment of operation parameters during start-up of the wells for defined pads. Report any abnormalities during start-up and act immediately to keep the process safe and in proper conditions.
• Well pad operation: Operate equipment on well pads and lake water, including pumps, compressors, chemical injection packages, and others. Report and correct all identified deviations in collaboration with the team. Direct truck operations on site such as steam truck and vacuum, etc. Perform all other tasks related to field production activities on request of the Production Supervisor.
• Critical operations including pigging: Ensure all operations are implemented safely with all required documentation and sufficient approvals. Perform the operation strictly following instructions and procedures and request changes as soon as required, following the management of change procedure. Train junior operators on this critical task.
• Emergency and safety: Be fully aware of the Emergency Response Plans and act as ERT member as assigned. Ensure all operations are performed safely, stop any unsafe operations, and report to the supervisor. Ensure that the system works properly and safely. Understand all safety equipment in operations and operate it in case of process safety incidents, including integrity failure.
• PTW: Act as an operation and isolating authority on site for the PTW system. Prepare isolation certificates according to the work management system. Lead operations and ensure all operations comply with safety and regulatory standards. Ensure all control measures are sufficient and implemented in place. Perform all isolations and zero energy confirmation procedures mentioned in the PTW and isolation certificate. Perform gas testing for PTW.
• Maintenance: Perform maintenance L1 and L2. Prepare equipment for maintenance intervention and lead the operations. Take part in solving the problem from the operation side. Ensure all equipment is properly maintained on time and ready for operation.
• Routine operations: Regular daily safety and process rounds, sampling, monitoring, in-field observation, housekeeping, and other routine activities on well pad and water lake station. Regularly check chemical injection efficiency and rates. Ensure all operations are performed on time and according to planning.
• Lessons Learned System: Participate in the Lessons Learned System. Register new events properly with corrective mitigations.
• Notifications: Identify abnormal behavior of operating equipment and prepare notifications for MNT. Keep Prod SPV informed. Also offer new solutions for the operation and process, and obtain information for requests for modification.
• Reporting and documentation: Prepare and provide regular in-field production reports regarding well pads, well operation and equipment, and water lake station, in a timely and precise manner. Record all site operations accurately in a logbook. Participate in the update of PI&Ds and other operational documents as required.
• Clear communication: Work closely with the team. Keep CRO, Prod SPV, and others informed of site operations as required. Ensure good-quality and accurate shift and rotation handovers are compiled and communicated with B2B. Ensure LO/LC Valves, LTI’s, and disturbed hydrocarbon lines register is updated as required.
• Leadership: Act as an owner of the installation for coworkers and contractors. Be involved in site operations and actively participate in normal operations and field troubleshooting. Set an example for others on site in terms of safety. Act as a technical leader on site for site operators, focusing on in-field newcomers, and share information with colleagues.

Context and environment
The Tilenga oilfields are partly situated in a protected National Park, partly beneath the River Nile wetlands area, and within densely populated areas in a rural and remote part of Uganda. Activities are exposed to the risk of major incidents with severe potential consequences due to the local environment and important presence of NGOs.
Factory Drilling, with a well delivered every 4 days using 3 drilling rigs simultaneously, will necessitate standardization of equipment and procedures, strict enforcement of Drilling & Well instructions, and safe and efficient logistic management on site. The project is focused on delivering the lowest possible cost, which requires challenging TotalEnergies design concepts as well as substantially challenging the TotalEnergies referential.
Multicultural environment: Contractors/subcontractors are anticipated to be located in various parts of the world. Ugandan rules and regulations, administrative requirements, and technical authorizations, as well as international codes for onshore plants, will apply.
Accountabilities

• Prepare start-up procedures. Prepare systems for start-up.
• Start up the well pad safely.
• Share experience with newcomers.
• Ensure safe and strict compliance with work management systems and operational procedures.
• Keep the process ongoing safely and act immediately in case of emergency.
• Monitor personnel, equipment, and ongoing activities across the whole site, with focus on HSE aspects of working teams.
• Minimize shortfalls for production and injection.
• Keep reporting up to date.
• Ensure clear communication regarding process and safety during shifts and rotations.
• Act as operating and isolating authority onsite and perform certified gas tester duties.
• Ensure a safe and efficient restart of equipment after shutdown.
• Be a member of the ERT, acting in multiple roles depending on specific training completion (FiFi, Rescue, Stretcher Team, Confined Space Rescue, etc.).

Qualifications/Experience required

• Diploma of Higher Education or BTCE. Education in operational safety, production operations, and well operations.
• Minimum professional experience: more than 7 years, including 2 years in a similar position.
• Ability to use sound rational judgment in decision-making.
• Familiar with DCS.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office.
• Good knowledge of TotalEnergies HSE Safety Rules, SIMOPS, and PTW System, or equivalent in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and stressful conditions.
• Ability to use Breathing Apparatus – Cascade and/or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
• Adaptability and ability to work in an international environment.
• Good communication skills. Clear and concise reporting, both verbal and written.
• Fluent in English (>3.5).
• Valid medical certificate per company standards.

Duration & Location
Location: Buliisa site on rotation – working with B2B
Duration: 18 months+
Status: Rotational