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Principal Production Technologist

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Reference ID R181241 Updated 06/05/2025
Production Engineering Upstream
Oman
Muscat
N/A

What’s the role

Production Technology (PT) determines the conceptual well design, ensures well integrity, optimizes production and helps production manage the life-cycle value of the well. Production Technology sits on the boundaries of development, wells and production functions – representing production’s interests to the other disciplines. It aspires to be the integrator for delivering wells and production.

You will lead integration between Development, Growth, Well Delivery, Well Engineering, Completion Well Intervention (CWI), Operations and Projects.

What you’ll be doing

Your accountabilities include the following:

  • Champion and be a role model for a strong HSSE culture and performance in SDO.

  • Provide technical support for Well Reservoir & Facility Management (WRFM), Well Delivery, Development, Growth, Operations and Projects and Low Carbon Solutions.

  • As the Production Technologist Discipline Lead, you'll be responsible for ensuring the Production Technology discipline effectively supports development and E&A (Exploration & Appraisal) activities. This involves reviewing our current PT capabilities, highlighting any gaps, and creating a plan to close them, making sure these actions are reflected in Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

  • Establish global networks with PT and transfer global technology in tight gas development and operation to the Shell Development Oman.

  • Maintain close links with Shell center to share workflows and best practices and to stay abreast of new technologies.

  • Lead and support delivery of technology maturation of Deep Tight Gas field development to ensure optimum development strategy in well and reservoir end to end performance improvements, completion, hydraulic fracturing, well life extension, flow assurance.

  • Lead integrated hydraulic fracture periodic reviews with the objective to improve and implement learning in the ongoing frac’ing options, impact on reservoir drainage and further application to Development and Exploration & Appraisal (E&A) campaign.

  • Assure technical input for WRFM well intervention proposals (surveillance, additional perforation, add frac, etc.).

  • Assure technical input for well activation (start-up and ramp up) and well testing proposals.

  • Explore and endorse implementation and evaluation of the new technologies such as Fiber Optic and Optica downhole pressure gauge for real time hydraulic fracture and life of well surveillance.

  • Lead and actively contribute to all Well Delivery Reviews, After Action Reviews (AAR) and endorse learnings for further implementation.

  • Advise well construction related manuals and discipline requirements (operations & equipment incl. material selection).

  • Actively participate in all key WRFM reviews / meetings, look for opportunities to improve and take ownership wherever needed.

  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in own “strength” areas, spread technical knowledge / knowhow within Oman Shell and globally.

  • Support the ongoing WRFM improvement initiatives and processes.

  • Lead and steer Gap to Potential Opportunities in WRFM, Well Delivery and CWI.

  • Encourage contribution of technical publication to disseminate best practice and learning from others.

  • Support recruitment of new joiners. Provide coaching and mentoring to develop young professionals.

THIS ROLE IS OPEN FOR LOCAL OMANIS ONLY.

What you bring

We are keen to speak to professionals with the following:

  • -A seasoned professional with 15+ years’ experience in Production Technology, covering WRFM, operations, New Well delivery, and Integrated Studies

  • Experience in Deep Tight Gas is required

  • University Degree or higher-level qualification in relevant subject

  • Experienced in dealing with sour gas (H2S and CO2), tight (gas) formations and high inclination/horizontal wells

  • Skilled in well modelling for inflow/outflow analysis (Prosper, GAP)

  • Experienced in hydraulic fracture simulations (Stimplan, GOHFER)

  • Experienced in WRFM activities for including well intervention proposal generation

  • Experienced with gas well de-liquification (i.e., velocity strings, intermittent production, Foam Assisted Lift)

  • Experienced in well integrity monitoring incl. corrosion aspects

  • Previous experience in well intervention and testing execution is an advantage

  • Experienced in Cased Hole log interpretation (cement evaluation, PLT, noise, corrosion, caliper etc.)

  • Proven “troubleshooting” ability paired with strong analytical skills

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and integrate between disciplines and departments (e.g., sub-surface, WE, CWI, process, production operations, business support)

  • Mastery level skills in the following areas:

    • Well Inflow and Outflow Enhancement, stimulation and hydraulic fracturing
      Well Concept & Completion Design
      Well Intervention and Workover
      Well Control and Integrity Management

  • Being a formal Subject Matter Expert (SME) in any of these areas is a major advantage.

  • Track record of demonstrating initiative, both technical and non-technical

  • Capacity of staying positive in challenging situations and being an “energizer” of the organization

  • Experienced working as a Production Technologist for complex major projects/field developments, with a proven track record of results delivery in challenging environments

  • Previous experience dealing with Tight Deep Gas reservoirs is preferred

  • Skills in Flowing Tubing Head Temperature (FTHT) prediction, tubular and completion equipment stress analysis (Wellcat) are a plus

  • Team player, open to diverse viewpoints and able to adapt for the greater good of the team when required

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

  • Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.

  • Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.

  • Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.

  • Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.

  • Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.

  • Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.

  • Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.

  • Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.

  • Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.

  • Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and

  • international teams.

  • Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.

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Shell in Oman

Shell has played an important role in fostering Oman's development and advancement over the past few decades. Our commitment has been reflected through the introduction of pioneering technologies and industry expertise in the energy sector, thus generating significant value for the local community.

In Oman, Shell maintains an extensive presence within the energy sector, engaging in collaborative ventures and independent initiatives that span the spectrum from research and development, exploration and production, to trading, retail, and emerging energy fields. Complementing these efforts, Shell actively implements a social investment program, which substantially contributes to the country's sustainable development endeavors.

Shell holds interests in Petroleum Development Oman (34%), Oman LNG (30%) and Shell Oman Marketing Company (49%). Together they represent a substantial part of Oman’s economic growth.

In January 2023, Shell started producing gas from Mabrouk Field in Block 10, in which Shell holds 53.45% interest.