Liquid Mud Plant QA/QC Specialist

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

The Liquid Mud Plant QA/QC Specialist's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that the contractor's LMP HES Management Systems are in place and being followed, and that all operations at the LMP are conducted safely and in alignment with Oxy's overarching HES expectations and policies.
• Closely monitoring all costs associated with the operation of the LMP, including facility maintenance and upkeep, as well as the management, maintenance, and recycling of Oxy drilling fluids.
• Ensuring the contractor meets all technical requirements related to testing, analysis, and treatment protocols necessary for the most efficient and cost-effective utilization of drilling fluids in the field and the operation of the LMP.
• Closely monitoring the management of inventory moved into, out of, and utilized within the LMP. By tracking product utilization and associated costs, the LMP QA/QC Specialist ensures that Oxy receives appropriate value for money for the services provided.
• Overseeing the management of stock levels at the LMP and ensuring optimal product availability to support drilling operations.
• Overseeing the Liquid Mud Transport contractor's management of their responsibilities in providing liquid mud transport throughout the various fields. By directly coordinating with respective rigs and transport contractor personnel, the LMP QA/QC Specialist ensures the most efficient utilization of resources.
• Ensuring that LMP work schedules are optimal from both HES and operational perspectives.
• Ensuring all preventive maintenance obligations prescribed by the LMP Operating Manual and facility-specific maintenance documentation are followed by the contractor managing the LMP.
• Establishing and monitoring performance KPIs that measure contractor competency in the daily operation of the LMP and liquid mud transportation services.
• Demonstrating excellent LMP-specific HES awareness and the ability to evaluate the competencies of LMP crews relative to their ability to operate the facility according to Oxy's HES standards.
• Overseeing the functioning of the LMP-based mud laboratory, ensuring activities are conducted safely and in accordance with API standards and Oxy's specific requirements necessary to support drilling operations.