There is no equivalent project of such an industrial drilling magnitude in a remote and sensitive area within the Group today. The Tilenga oilfields are partly situated in a protected National Park, partly beneath the river Nile wetlands area, and within densely populated area in a rural and remote part of Uganda. Activities exposed to the risk of major incidents with severe potential consequences due to local environment and important presence of NGO’s. 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, safe and efficient logistic management on site. The project is focused on delivering the lowest possible cost, which requires challenging TOTAL design concepts as well as substantially challenging the TOTAL referential.

Multicultural environment: Contractors 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 plant will apply.

The project FID was signed on Q1-2022 with a start of drilling operations on Q2 2022 and a Ready For Start-up (RFSU) target of July 2026.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Training in UPIK       

Site On Job Training

• Develop detailed On Job Training program for FOPS site operations teams with both technical theoretical sessions and hands-on sessions on Tilenga sites for Control Room Operators, CPF Field Operators and Wellpad Operators
• Coordinate with Commissioning site leader and Production Superintendent to define a program of activities on which OJ Trainees will be involved, such as:
  1. Participation to Operational Test Procedures
  2. Involvement in System Punch listing
  3. Witnessing of Leak tests
  4. System line walk down. 
• In liaision with Production supervisors, accompany the OJ Trainees in the preparation of Pre-start check lists.
• Train and coach OJ Trainees on PTW system, including on their leading role during toolbox talks, PTW opening and closing.
• Train teams how to perform proficient and effective site rounds, identifying key points to focus upon
• Train and coach Field operators on their role as Process Isolation authority
• In liaise with Production supervisors, assist the OJT trainees in the preparation of operating procedures.
• Accompany Field operators in the implementation of operating procedures on site, including chemical transfer and pigging operations.
• Perform audits of operating procedures
• In liaision with Control Room Leader, develop a training program on OTS.
• Perform weekly assessment of new operations personnel, written report to Prod. Supt / RSES
• Share monthly meeting status report for training program progress.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma of Higher Education or BTCE. Education on operational safety, production operations, well operations.
• Professional experience of at least 10 years in Oil and Gas operations
• Technical skills in O&G, including well operations and SIMOPS operations.
• Knowledge of the Company’s’ HSE Safety Rules, SIMOPS, PTW System, or equivalent in Oil & Gas industry. 
• Good communication skills.
• Adaptability and ability to work in an international environment.
• Autonomy is required.