Production Forecast Engineer

Queensland, Australia

Job Family Group:

Production Engineering Upstream

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

September 16, 2024

Business unit:

Integrated Gas and Upstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where you fit in

The Production Forecast & HCA team are the focal points for QGC’s Upstream and Midstream FPP (Forecast & Plan Production) and PHEA (Perform Hydrocarbon and Energy Accounting) processes. The team prepares quarterly latest estimate (LE) production forecasts, annual business plan operating plans (OP), Midstream nominations, and support ship scheduling. The Production Forecast & HCA team also accounts for the flow of hydrocarbons from well head to sales points and ship, along with preparing numerous reports to review performance with stakeholders.

What’s the role?

The Production Forecast Engineer will work closely with the Upstream FPP Lead in the support of delivering QGC Upstream FPP. You will maintain an accurate view of the Upstream LE and annual OP production forecasts. You will work with the stakeholders across the entire QGC production system to drive forecast accuracy and reflect business strategy set by the Asset leadership team

• Prepare and submit QGC’s quarterly rolling medium-term forecast of gas and water production volumes, comparing to current OP, previous LE, and actual production. Update the annual OP production forecast.
• Engage with stakeholders to review and validate all production forecast assumptions. Create presentations and chair meetings to challenge and review these assumptions and profiles.
• Identify anomalies and sources of variance for review with relevant functions, ensuring updates are justified with supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Trading & Supply, Midstream, and Finance teams to provide an integrated view of QGC’s production system. Ensure low and high case forecasts represent QGC’s possible forecast range.
• Support MTO (Manage Threats and Opportunity) processes, ensuring key production risks and opportunities are modeled in the latest base case forecast. Provide support to WRFM (Wells Reservoir Facilities and Management) for downhole failure and workover predictions.
• Provide inputs for power and electricity demand. Undertake forecast scenarios and performance analysis to support business decision-making initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Shell’s Environment & Asset Management framework and implement ongoing FPP improvement plans. Support deliverables across the wider Production Forecast & HCA team based on business priorities.

What we need from you

We are keen to speak to professionals with the following:

• Tertiary degree preferred (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Commerical or other technical related discipline)
• Demonstrated/proven experience in the oil and gas industry, preferred.
• Previous production modelling experience and/or understanding of Quorum Enersight platform is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation & procedures.
• Strong analytical skills with experience collating and analysing large volumes of data to generate management reports are key skills to this role.
• You will thrive in your strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong working relationships with a wide and diverse group of stakeholders.
• Comfortable preparing and presenting forecast analysis and material.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good time management skills and ability to prioritise and consistently meet deadlines.
• Results-orientated with a commitment to quality and continual improvement. Should be highly self-motivated and able to work independently.

Application period will run until [SEPTEMBER 30, 2024].

We are keen to support flexible working arrangements, subject to local regulations and legislative frameworks. If this is of interest to you, please describe in your application the type of flexible working arrangements for which you would like to be considered.

More about Shell

Shell Australia is a leading natural gas producer, and we are playing our part in the transition to a low-carbon future by also investing in the power sector, renewable energy sources and carbon abatement activities. A Shell career offers opportunities to work on innovative projects such as the Prelude floating LNG facility offshore of Western Australia and the QGC onshore gas business in Queensland. Beyond these are a wide range of Shell’s New Energies development opportunities. Join Shell and let’s power progress together with more and cleaner energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas, and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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