Head of Production Technology

Reference Number ADV1449

Head of Production Technology

Closing date for applications 29 August 2013 Country United Kingdom City Reading Function/Discipline Production Technology Employment Category This is a permanent role This role is offered on local or expat conditions Working Hours Standard hours apply Full/Part-Time Full Time Number of Roles Available 1 Salary Substantial base salary and exceptional benefits package.

The Organisation BG Advance is one of the major business divisions of BG Group providing the functional and technical excellence that supports all our activities. With a firm emphasis on developing best practice and improved standards and capabilities, BG Advance keeps us at the cutting edge of industry performance as we focus on our business objectives and long-term plans.

Position Summary Reports to GM Production & Operations. Manages a team of around 25 staff made up of Production Technologists including the multi-disciplinary Integrated Asset Modelling team within BG Advance as well as having parent manager responsibility for a further 40-50 Production Technologists worldwide. Peers include Heads of Operations, Reservoir Engineering, Well Engineering, Engineering, Geology, Geophysics within BG Group. The Head of Production Technology is the Guardian of BG Group's Production Technology's standards, guidelines, systems, software tools, workflows and processes, and accountable for parenting BG Group's Production Technologists. Responsible for maximising well potential in all phases of the asset lifecycle, especially during appraisal, development and operation. The job holder maintains this discipline's integrity and the development and effective performance of the global community.

Key Accountabilities The job holder leads Production Technology for BG Group and this accountability is principally discharged through executing the roles and responsibilities mandated under the Asset-Function accountability standard model: Sets the strategy for Production Technology and is accountable for BG Group’s Production Technology standards, guidelines, systems, processes, workflows and tools. Is accountable for maximising well performance and production potential through each Value Assurance Framework stage. In particular, is the Technical Authority for all matters affecting well potential, technical limits and well operating envelopes, well surveillance and reservoir management.  Is the Group Technical Authority for Integrated Asset Modelling. Owns the global portfolio of well opportunities and losses. Accountable for the global well intervention opportunities, ensuring timely planning and execution of activities (delivered by Well Engineering).  Accountable for the global resourcing strategy, development and succession planning of Production Technology staff as well as defining competence requirements and supporting the development of PT staff. Supports BG assets in the compilation of Reservoir Management Plans including the surveillance and intervention activities required for optimum reservoir management. Ensures that all work is quality controlled and quality assured. Every individual has a duty to both themselves and those around them to ensure that safe practice is adhered to at all times. In addition to any specific accountabilities for HSSE, all managers are accountable for HSSE within their area of the Business and are responsible for ensuring that their team adopt exemplary HSSE behaviours.

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute Experience Needed:  • Substantial International Experience in Production Technology, Petroleum Engineering, Well Site Operations and Project Management. Track record of delivery in multiple reservoirs and countries worldwide • Track record of delivery in a matrix environment. Highly skilled at conceptual thinking, relationship building and empathy. Likely to have operated with success in Joint Venture environments • Likely to have a skilled level of competence in areas such as Risk and Uncertainty Management, HPHT, Deep Water, Unconventional Reservoirs, Carbonate Reservoirs and Tight Gas. • Recognised expert in more than one aspect of Production Technology - likely to have a specialised mastery level of experience in either - Specialized Production Techniques - Unconventional Reservoirs - Fracturing - Tight Gas - CBM - Shale Gas • Experienced in interaction with Government Ministries, Joint Venture Partners, Academic Institutions and Consultants. • Strong strategic planning expertise, developed through multiple experiences. Technical project management experience; successful leadership of large teams of petroleum engineers • Experience of successfully challenging business units on issues relating to production technology, well design and operations with tangible sustainable outcomes. Specialist Knowledge/ Skills:   Graduate Qualified Petroleum Engineer – likely to be Masters qualified (or have equivalent experience). Substantial Production Technology and broader Petroleum Engineering skills gained through operating in a multi-disciplinary environment. Comfortable working with and influencing broader Sub surface disciplines and Operations and Drilling. Holds gravitas at Senior Management level. Highly skilled in communicating up to, and including, Executive level. Working knowledge of international languages and cultures – culturally aware of national sensitivities in BGs countries of operation and their relevance A role model to the PT community – someone who inspires the next generation of PT’s to pursue a technical career path Strong Coaching and Mentoring Skills – capable of supporting the Capability Development agenda for Production Technology

Additional Information for External Candidates BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.   Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.

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