Production and Process Control Specialist

Production and Process Control Specialist

Paris or Pau, France with Missions

CDI-type Contract

About the Client

The Client is a major French Operator active in the energy sector.

About the Role

• Analysis of process control activities within the subsidiaries
• Reconciliation of the subsidiary's process control philosophy with current site conditions
• Recommended for use to reduce process instabilities
• Coordination between the site and the control rooms
• Defining the changes needed for Zero Flaring projects
• Training of subsidiary consolers and site operators to ensure the sustainability of the actions implemented
• Work in close collaboration with a DCS/ICSS system engineer attached to process control missions

Day-to-Day Activities

Phase 1 – Preparation for analysis

• Process data collection, DCS diagram & synoptics
• PI data collection / PI views
• List of all control loops (PID tuning, PV range, Equation type, output range, setpoint range)
• Checking available tags on PI, identifying missing tags
• Review of the process control operating philosophy
• On-site and remote control room identification of process operating conditions
• Priority work on the flaring and gas regulation system

Phase 2 – Analysis

• Identification of process instabilities (versus current philosophy / setting points / control loops)
• Focus (non-exhaustive list)
• First stages of separation (liquid outlets, gases), level and pressure control
• Main torch PVCs (setpoints)
• Compressor Suction Pressure Control & Temperature Controls (Upstream Compressors)
• Export gas and injection

Phase 3 – Implementation for process stability under current conditions

• Preparation of process control adjustments with site and control room operators
• If necessary, initiate modifications to optimize the operation of the installations in accordance with the site's instructions and procedures (with the system engineer)
• Participate in the updating and drafting of operating procedures and instructions
• Implementation of actions on optimized regulation
• On-site and control room monitoring and estimation of potential gains (flaring, production) with process engineers

Phase 4 – Projects Zero Flaring Venting

• Identification of the regulation changes required for the new operating conditions
• Review and drafting of the new process control operating philosophy
• Preparation of the necessary modifications to accommodate new zero flaring projects
• Long-term monitoring of the subsidiary's process control

About You

• Production Engineer or Production Superintendent in Exploration and Production or Refining and Chemicals
• 10+ years' experience in oil and gas projects
• Fluent French and English
• Supervision of on-site production activities, control room production facility management and oil, gas, or LPG process expertise