Operation MultiTech E&I
Start date: 1-Jul-2026
End date: 30-Jun-2027
Working location
Initial location: Sohar, Oman (on site)
Relocation: Role will start in Oman then relocate to offshore Qatar in Jan 2027.
Work schedule and allowances
Oman:
Location - Sohar on site
Schedule - 5 days per week, 8 hours per day
Allowance - Full board accommodation and transportation provided.
Qatar:
Role relocates to Qatar on 1 Jan 2027
Location - Qatar offshore
Schedule - 28/28, 12 hours per day
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
During the onshore construction and commissioning phase on yard, the start-up MultiTech will assist the Start-up Supervisor with:
- The witness of the Operational Test Procedure (OTP).
- The execution of the OTP.
- The execution of the commissioning (leak test, function test, etc.).
- Preparation of the start-up procedures and the operation.
The Multi-Tech will accommodate with the project on the offshore temporary accommodation. They will follow the commissioning activities as seconded to the Start-up Supervisor as Field Operation representative and prepare the first oil of the new wellhead platform.
Activities
- Identify, in conjunction with the Start-up Supervisor and Operating Authority (OTL), the procedures and precautions to be taken to provide a safe place for the intended start-up activities.
- Assist the Start-up Supervisor and finalize on-site start-up procedures, sharing them with the Field Operation core crew to make them applicable on site.
- Assist the Start-up Supervisor to finalize a detailed start-up sequence in close collaboration with the core Field Operation crew on site.
- Participate in the preparation of the kick-off meeting for start-up activities.
- Participate in the preparation of the risk assessment of the activities to be performed during the start-up.
- Prepare, as Area Authority, the potential Permit to Work required for start-up activities associated with Company Only Fluid (COF).
- Liaise with the Start-up Supervisor on the main site to coordinate the progress of the start-up.
- Contribute to updating the start-up monitoring tools as required with the Start-up Supervisor.
- Take part in every Permit to Work meeting related to start-up and commissioning activities.
- Witness, along with the Start-up Supervisor, the Operational Tests performed by commissioning and liaise with the Field Operation team.
- Assist the Start-up Supervisor in preparing the request and order for required start-up tools, and ensure proper storage and identification of the start-up tools.
- Prepare the operation of first fill with the commissioning team.
- Prepare arrival on site (PTW, KOM, JSA, etc.) of vendors involved in the start-up of the facility.
- Identify and check the critical valves (especially on brownfield) used as battery limits for leak tests.
- Check any type B and C punch list and investigate if requested by the Start-up Supervisor, Field Operations Lead, the OTL or the OIM.
- Ensure the list of inhibitions and isolations, with associated certificates and risk assessments, is properly signed and validated by the relevant persons.
- Be aware of potential downgraded situations on site and update the core crew on any changes associated with start-up activity.
- Participate in HazId, JSA and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews of new facilities.
- Prepare, update and check on site the red line mark-up P&ID at the end of the construction and during commissioning phase. Ensure a set of up-to-date P&IDs is always available for the Field Operation team.
- Contribute to the Incident Free initiative on site by reporting any anomaly, defect, bad practice, lack of equipment or lack of competence.
- Assist the Start-up Supervisor to ensure all operators on site are well aware of the new safety systems and process upgrades brought by the project.
- Maintain local signage and barriers adapted to the situation over time, with special attention to the boundaries of the SimOps area, the exit walkways and scaffolds.
- Assist the teams with procedures for mechanical isolations, de-isolations and draining.
- Suggest improvements and request modifications if Operating Procedures are not satisfactory.
- All staff must be willing to participate in crisis response training and to assist during emergency response situations if required.
Context and environment
Position will be full-time onshore work during engineering and construction in yards. Offshore rotation during HUC and start-up. Travel between sites will be necessary. During the offshore phase work will be on a rotation of 28 days on / 28 days off offshore Al Shaheen Field.
The position will transition to Offshore FOPS on completion of the project.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications and experience
- Education: Higher National Diploma or certificate (equivalent to A-levels + 2 years' study).
- Industry experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in oil and gas production operations.
- COMPEX Certification is mandatory.
- 5+ years of experience in offshore oil and gas production facilities.
- Previous experience with national oil companies or large international operators is an advantage.
Technical, personal and linguistic competencies
- Ability to work independently while maintaining good relations with colleagues and others.
- Proven sense of operational responsibility and courage to intervene and challenge.
- Previous experience with offshore operation, production, oil and gas, preferably former control room operators.
- Willingness to work flexible shifts and extended shifts as required.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Computer literate.
Professional and HSE certifications
- Basic firefighting.
- T-BOSIET, H2S training OPITO approved.
- PTW training and JSA awareness.
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue, Authorized Gas Tester.
- Lifting and rigging training, manual handling training.
- Radiation protection awareness.
- Hazard and energy control Lockout and Tagout awareness.
Additional technical information
Multi Technician - Instruments
- Thorough knowledge of instrumentation and measurement signal principles, safety systems (ESD / Fire and Gas), field calibration equipment and tools such as Hart Communicators.
- Thorough knowledge of Ex philosophies and principles used in the petrochemical industry, with participation in and passing of CompEx course (Ex1-4).
- Demonstrable evidence of attending and passing a qualification in Small Tube Boring.
- Some production operator experience preferable.
Multi Technician - Electrical
- Thorough knowledge of HV and LV equipment such as generators, motors, electrical systems and associated switchgear.
- Good understanding of how to read electrical circuit diagrams.
- Thorough knowledge of Ex philosophies and principles used in the petrochemical industry, with participation in and passing of CompEx course (Ex1-4).
- Some production operator experience preferable.