FOPS Operations Lead

Position Overview

Orion Mining Inc is looking to hire a FOPS Operations Lead with significant WHP experience. The work will be based primarily in Doha (Onshore/Offshore) or China. This contract role emphasizes overseeing the implementation and integration of production facilities with a strong focus on operability, maintainability, reliability, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure and maintain quality policies guaranteeing smooth operations, maintainability, reliability, and safety across newly developed production assets.
• Oversee integration and operability of new equipment and facilities within projects.
• Manage all production-related aspects during project phases including FEED, Basic Engineering, and EPCIC.
• Update Operating Philosophies, Manuals, and Procedures for facilities delivered by major projects.
• Participate actively in HAZOPs, HAZID, PRs, JRA, and risk assessments related to installation and construction.
• Collaborate with Projects teams to forecast production impacts and implement risk mitigation strategies to prevent downtimes.
• Coordinate with Commissioning Managers and Site Teams to support offshore execution preparations.
• Engage in operability and maintainability studies as well as 3D model reviews.
• Support contractors in developing Operating Procedures aligned with FOPS standards and practices.
• Identify training needs and develop programs for field operations stakeholders concerning new facilities.
• Represent FOPS during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of critical equipment.
• Validate project design bases against field bottlenecks and debottlenecking actions.
• Lead and support site operations teams during installation and commissioning activities.
• Contribute to defining handover philosophies and provide comprehensive project feedback through Return of Experience reports.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• At least 8 years of combined field operations and project experience in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of production, process, and flow assurance engineering principles.
• Familiarity with NOC standards, MANASA, and other relevant codes and standards is preferred.
• Excellent analytical capabilities.
• Willingness and availability for frequent travel to vendor locations.
• Required certifications include H2S OPITO and T-BOSIET training.

Additional Information

Orion Group, established in 1987, is among the largest independent international recruitment firms with a global presence in multiple sectors including Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, and Renewables. The company emphasizes workforce solutions across engineering, technical, and commercial fields.