Senior Production Optimization Engineer - Offshore
Posted date [2026-09-21]
(ID: 52222)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Senior Production Optimization Engineer - OffshoreJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Production Optimization Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Petroleum Engineering
Experience: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
ADNOC Group is seeking a Senior Production Optimization Engineer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to provide specialist expertise across production optimization activities supporting subsurface and surface teams. The role focuses on technology management, technical challenges, standard practices and knowledge sharing while providing functional support to petroleum engineers across ADNOC Offshore assets. The position will evaluate and implement methodologies, technologies and integrated production optimization practices that enhance production, improve productivity and mitigate operational risks.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Petroleum Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Purpose
The Senior Production Optimization Engineer will provide
specialized technical advice and guidance to Subsurface and Surface Teams on production optimization matters.
The position supports asset teams in addressing technical challenges, adopting appropriate technologies and maintaining consistent technical practices. It also promotes effective integration between petroleum engineering disciplines, with particular emphasis on connecting well and surface models to maximize asset value.
Production Optimization
* Provide expert advice and consultation to asset teams across Production Optimization activities and related technical studies.
* Support integration of Production Optimization with other Petroleum Engineering disciplines.
* Promote coherent integration between well and surface models with a focus on production performance.
* Provide technical leadership in developing and implementing high-level Production Optimization frameworks.
* Apply appropriate processes and technical expertise to maximize asset value.
* Review and assure Production Optimization activities against Asset and ADNOC Offshore requirements.
* Support safe and cost-effective execution of optimization activities.
Technology Management
* Support implementation of the Technical Center Subsurface and DM strategy in accordance with its mandate and objectives.
* Participate in identifying technical challenges affecting ADNOC Offshore operations.
* Evaluate new technologies, tools, techniques and software solutions.
* Assess the suitability of proposed solutions for addressing Production Optimization challenges.
* Support effective adoption and implementation of new methodologies and technologies.
* Promote relevant industry practices that can enhance production and productivity while mitigating technical risks.
Technical Standards and Performance
* Provide technical expertise and guidance for the design and delivery of specialist Production Optimization programs.
* Support development of Production Optimization capabilities across ADNOC Offshore.
* Advise on and review Production Optimization performance frameworks.
* Contribute to development and application of relevant key performance indicators.
* Develop standard practices and technical guidelines and promote their consistent application.
* Encourage continuous improvement, results-focused working practices, feedback loops and peer reviews.
Knowledge Management and Capability Development
* Capture lessons learned and best practices arising from Production Optimization activities.
* Ensure relevant technical knowledge is communicated across Assets.
* Promote knowledge sharing between technical teams through forums, workshops and other appropriate channels.
* Coordinate with ADNOC HQ, shareholders and other OPCOs on relevant Production Optimization activities.
* Support the capture and implementation of appropriate practices at corporate level.
* Promote Production Optimization learning across the ADNOC Offshore petroleum engineering community.
* Act as a technical mentor to Production Optimization personnel and fresh graduates.
* Deliver in-house Production Optimization training courses.
Supervision
* Plan, supervise and coordinate assigned activities to achieve functional objectives.
* Train and develop assigned personnel in relevant technical skills.
* Support staff development to strengthen proficiency and achievement of Section objectives.
Budget and Performance Management
* Provide input for preparation of Section and Department budgets.
* Assist with implementation of approved budgets and work plans.
* Investigate and highlight significant variances to support performance and cost control.
* Contribute to achievement of approved Section and Department performance objectives.
Policies, Systems and Procedures
* Implement approved policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures.
* Support execution of Section and Department work programs in accordance with company and international standards.
* Promote consistent application of established Production Optimization practices and guidelines.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
* Design and implement tools and techniques that improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
* Assess internal processes against relevant best practices.
* Identify opportunities for greater efficiency in line with applicable ISO standards.
* Develop practical solutions to technical and operational issues affecting the function.
Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability
* Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures and controls.
* Follow applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines.
* Perform activities in accordance with international standards, industry practices and ADNOC Codes of Practice.
Reporting
* Provide input for Section Management Information System reports.
* Contribute to progress reports prepared for company management.
The position supports asset teams in addressing technical challenges, adopting appropriate technologies and maintaining consistent technical practices. It also promotes effective integration between petroleum engineering disciplines, with particular emphasis on connecting well and surface models to maximize asset value.
Production Optimization
* Provide expert advice and consultation to asset teams across Production Optimization activities and related technical studies.
* Support integration of Production Optimization with other Petroleum Engineering disciplines.
* Promote coherent integration between well and surface models with a focus on production performance.
* Provide technical leadership in developing and implementing high-level Production Optimization frameworks.
* Apply appropriate processes and technical expertise to maximize asset value.
* Review and assure Production Optimization activities against Asset and ADNOC Offshore requirements.
* Support safe and cost-effective execution of optimization activities.
Technology Management
* Support implementation of the Technical Center Subsurface and DM strategy in accordance with its mandate and objectives.
* Participate in identifying technical challenges affecting ADNOC Offshore operations.
* Evaluate new technologies, tools, techniques and software solutions.
* Assess the suitability of proposed solutions for addressing Production Optimization challenges.
* Support effective adoption and implementation of new methodologies and technologies.
* Promote relevant industry practices that can enhance production and productivity while mitigating technical risks.
Technical Standards and Performance
* Provide technical expertise and guidance for the design and delivery of specialist Production Optimization programs.
* Support development of Production Optimization capabilities across ADNOC Offshore.
* Advise on and review Production Optimization performance frameworks.
* Contribute to development and application of relevant key performance indicators.
* Develop standard practices and technical guidelines and promote their consistent application.
* Encourage continuous improvement, results-focused working practices, feedback loops and peer reviews.
Knowledge Management and Capability Development
* Capture lessons learned and best practices arising from Production Optimization activities.
* Ensure relevant technical knowledge is communicated across Assets.
* Promote knowledge sharing between technical teams through forums, workshops and other appropriate channels.
* Coordinate with ADNOC HQ, shareholders and other OPCOs on relevant Production Optimization activities.
* Support the capture and implementation of appropriate practices at corporate level.
* Promote Production Optimization learning across the ADNOC Offshore petroleum engineering community.
* Act as a technical mentor to Production Optimization personnel and fresh graduates.
* Deliver in-house Production Optimization training courses.
Supervision
* Plan, supervise and coordinate assigned activities to achieve functional objectives.
* Train and develop assigned personnel in relevant technical skills.
* Support staff development to strengthen proficiency and achievement of Section objectives.
Budget and Performance Management
* Provide input for preparation of Section and Department budgets.
* Assist with implementation of approved budgets and work plans.
* Investigate and highlight significant variances to support performance and cost control.
* Contribute to achievement of approved Section and Department performance objectives.
Policies, Systems and Procedures
* Implement approved policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures.
* Support execution of Section and Department work programs in accordance with company and international standards.
* Promote consistent application of established Production Optimization practices and guidelines.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
* Design and implement tools and techniques that improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
* Assess internal processes against relevant best practices.
* Identify opportunities for greater efficiency in line with applicable ISO standards.
* Develop practical solutions to technical and operational issues affecting the function.
Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability
* Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures and controls.
* Follow applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines.
* Perform activities in accordance with international standards, industry practices and ADNOC Codes of Practice.
Reporting
* Provide input for Section Management Information System reports.
* Contribute to progress reports prepared for company management.
