mselect is looking for a Senior Core Handling Technician for an international oil and gas operator in Basrah, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in warehouse operations. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.
JOB PURPOSE
Senior Core Handling Technician is the role of the Core Analysis Project in Petroleum Department. The primary role is responsible for core handling including whole core slabbing, plug drilling and etc. during the current core analysis project execution. The job is also required to work together with subcontractor and monitor/provide technical support and recommendation to them if needed
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate slabbing machine and plug machine properly
Designate as specialist in the area of core handling work and work in warehouse before. Provide guidelines and directions to all core handling work
Provide technical support and advice for the required core handling work
Understands and promotes the company’s health, safety & environmental policy and objectives; performs work in accordance with the company’s established rules, regulations and approved procedures
Works effectively with other teams in PE such as reservoir engineer, geologist if required
Participates in next core analysis work scope and give recommendation if needed. (i.e. core and plug preservation, suggestions and hazards)
Works with geoscientists and engineers from PE and subcontractor to execute the project smoothly and effectively
Provides on-site supervision, QC, and analysis of core handling work, and ensures work accuracy and completeness
Provides operational and technical support for core data acquisition programs and data analysis if available
Provides written input for post core handling reports if required
Multicultural and multinational work environment
Demonstrates awareness and commitment to safety
Mentor and guide junior core handling technician if required
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of a Bachelor degree and background in petroleum engineering
Previously working in a multi-cultural and multi-nationalities team
Minimum 8 years’ experience with in-depth technical knowledge and capability in core handling work and related work
Work in warehouse with 5-year experience is required
Experience in core handling of both Clastic and Carbonate reservoirs
Must be able to speak upper intermediate and above English
Experiences on slabbing / plugging machine is required
SKILLS
Good communication and analytical skills are essential
Eagerness to learn and develop own skills
Must have a HSSE driven mindset
The ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds will be essential
Experience and good understanding of core handling and related work
Good diagnostic skills are required to troubleshoot problems
Must be able to communicate at a technical level with various stakeholders
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.