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Development Engineer

Reference Number T&T0256
Development Engineer


Closing date for applications15 October 2013
CountryTrinidad & Tobago
CityPort of Spain
Function/DisciplineEngineering
Employment CategoryThis will be a fixed term assignment
This role is offered on local or expat conditions
Working HoursStandard hours apply
Full/Part-TimeFull Time
Number of Roles Available1
SalaryCompetitve salary package offered
The Organisation
BG Trinidad & Tobago a major producing asset for BG Group, contributing some 27mmboe production per year with a strategic objective to increase this to 50mmboe per year by 2020. BG Group supplies gas to the domestic market and to Atlantic LNG with around two thirds of production being exported as LNG and the remainder going to the domestic market.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the generation of robust and consistent development scenarios for exploration prospects and commercial opportunities identified within the BG T&T business.

The Development Engineer for New Business will be responsible for generation of cost and schedule estimates in support of these scenarios which, will be used as the basis for progression to later development stages.
Key Accountabilities
The key accountability of this role is to generate robust and consistent development concepts in support of identified exploration and commercial opportunities. It will require close integration with other functions such as Subsurface and Well Engineering.

The information provided by the Development Engineer forms the basis of key growth decisions and will support future investment within the BG T&T asset. The activites will primarily be in the Create phase however may at times be relevant to the Assess or Select stages.

The Development Engineer will:
• Use his/her knowledge and application of best practice to generate feasible development options for given opportunities, with due consideration to HSSE, commercial and operational constraints
• Generate/deliver cost and schedule estimates in support of development concepts
• Evaluate potential for employment of new technology in the development
• Coordinate and collate information and data from other disciplines, such as reservoir profiles and well engineering data, to enable economic evaluation to be carried out.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure the application of all relevant Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies.
• Ensure concepts proposed achieved the required amount of compliance with BG’s Value Assurance process as necessary for the relevant approval being requested.
Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute
Experience Needed 
An engineer with significant experience in the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry, preferably globally.

A professional with good subsurface, well engineering and commercial awareness and understanding
As a leader, able to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams outside of direct line management.
Experience of working with joint venture partners. 
Able to demonstrate a high level of commitment to HSSE

Knowledge, Languages,Skills and Attributes 

A relevant engineering degree; chartered engineer or equivalent status would be an advantage.

Good business awareness.

Good awareness of new technology and it’s applicability to new oil and gas developments

Knowledge of Subsurface and Well Engineering functions 

Proven skills in integration of multi-discipline teams, planning, and ommunication (oral and written)

Experience in the use of cost estimating and planning tools would be an advantage

The ability to work independently to strict and tight deadlines.

A collaborative and adaptive working style

The ability to build and maintain business relationships both internally and externally

Experience in the application of BG Group’s functional assurance processes
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.