NCOC N.V.

– Job Description

Position Title:
(as per organizational
(as per organizational
Position No.: structure)
structure) Instrumentation Engineer

Directorate: Department:
(as per organizational (as per organizational
structure) Production Operations structure) Operations Technical

The purpose of the NCOC Engineering Department comprises the following key aspects:
 Provide and support technical assurance to the company that design, construction,
commissioning and adequate maintenance is carried out according to appropriate
technical standards, including RoK mandatory standards
 Provide support to strategies and content of Engineering & Maintenance processes
related to Onshore & Offshore Assets
 In collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Production Projects drive Venture
performance in asset integrity, reliability, costs, and product quality by providing high
value credible engineering services.
 Establish and sustain a structured and proactive approach to transfer knowledge
from expatriate staff to national staff
In addition the following are accountabilities of the Engineering Department:
 Assures design / technical integrity of Production installations throughout their life
cycle, including coordination and responsibility for the delivery of Technical Authority
Job Purpose
roles in the relevant Engineering disciplines
 Provide Engineering support to Production Operations; including input into and
support of commissioning / start-up of new or modified plant and troubleshooting of
existing plant.
 Ensures appropriate Engineering discipline controls for projects and plant changes
throughout the Opportunity Realization Process phases (Identify, Assess, Select,
Define, Execute)
 Sets and maintains Engineering standards, work processes, systems and tools for
POD
 Ensure an effective Discipline skill pool, identifying learning and development
opportunities for local staff
 Maintains strong connections to shareholder Engineering Best Practice Networks

Middle level position for Instrumentation Engineer provides expertise (Maintenance,

Operations, and Projects) on all aspects of Instrumentation and Actuators within NCOC

Location: Atyrau, Kazakhstan

(as per organizational structure)
Report to:

Context:
The Kashagan Project is one of the largest developments in extreme conditions (e.g. Ice, H2S, High Pressure, shallow
water) in the history of oil & gas industry with close to 35 billion barrels of oil in place.
The full field development will consist of several phases. Other discoveries include Kashagan SW, Aktote, Kairan and
Kalamkas, all located in the North Caspian Sea and covered by the North Caspian Sea Production Sharing Agreement
(NCSPSA). There are seven shareholders in the Venture: CNPC, ENI, ExxonMobil, Inpex, KMG, Shell, Total.
NCOC N.V. is the Operator of the NCSPSA. NCOC N.V. organizational hub is based in Atyrau, Kazakhstan.

Job Accountabilities:

The job holder is responsible for

CMMS Build and SAP Implementation support and Updates

 To coordinate the implementation of all Instrumentation Maintenance in the SAP PM module in the Kashagan
CMMS Build.
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 To ensure the implementation of Maintenance Integrity Execution (MIE) – AI-PSM standard for all Instrumentation in
the CMMS Build including SCE identification, Performance Standards setting, Assurance Activity implementation
and QM module requirements.
 To ensure the proper definition of Functional Locations hierarchy for all Instrumentation, Control and Automation
equipment in the CMMS Build for custody transfer facilities.
 To ensure that maintenance procedures are defined for all Instrumentation in the CMMS Build including Task lists,
Operations requirements, standard text, PRT, Workcentres etc.
 Define, Update and localize maintenance strategies for Instrumentation equipment according RoK requirements and
vendors recommendations.
 To define the post implementation CMMS “after care” requirements for Instrumentation, Control and Automation
Equipments in order to optimize the CMMS during its first years in operation.

Instrument and Metrology Integration

 Participate in Metrology Optimization process to allow reduce number of instruments requiring state verification and
move them to Indicators.
 Take part in asset register verification process for instrumentation
 Enhance Preventative Maintenance strategies to remove duplication and assign support resources
 Work with Metrology team to identify where testing procedures can be simplified, and stearmlined to reduce work
load
 Support metrology with justifications and data related conditioned based results, to optimize test intervals

Instrumentation Spare Parts Management

 To work with the line to define the Instrumentation spares requirement, participate in the QA/QC of electrical SPIL-
forms and their coding and conversion to Company e-SPIR forms including to take accountability for the population
of the data into the CMMS system.
 To support O&M rationalization of spare part for Instrumentation.
 To ensure compliance with (Republic of Kazakhstan) legislative requirements with regards to Instrumentation
selected and Equipment maintenance strategy in the CMMS Build.
 Provide support to Contracts & Procurement department regarding purchasing spare parts for instrumentation
 Provide regular support to field maintenance teams of onshore and offshore assets
 Research obsolete parts and develop alternatives or strategies to maintain assets

Turnaround (planning & execution & validation) & Site Maintenance Support
 Participate in TA scope planning, and provide TA justification and drivers for scope
 Identify & develop required resources, tools, parts, contracts, logistics, and specialized procedures
 Oversee contractors involved in work preparation, walk-downs, execution, and acceptance of work
 Provide technical oversight to ensure contractors work safely, and efficiently
 Facilitate and support TA execution, troubleshooting, and resolution of conflicts
 Actively participate and lead in risk assessments and development of Work-Packs and PTW
 Monitor work execution and company HSSE compliance (PTW, JHA, procedures)
 Develops effective working relationships with relevant disciplines and customers
 Acts as role model to promote strong service culture
 Visits NCOC onshore and offshore facilities to build a strong asset intimacy

Engineering Design, Projects, and Management of Change

 Is accountable for exercising appropriate discipline controls for NCOC projects throughout the ORP phases (Identify,
Assess, Select, Define, Execute)
 Participates in complex Process Safety incident investigations related to discipline
 Promotes Process Safety and shares learnings from Process Safety incidents across the organization
 Provides innovative solutions for complex problems using, at time, incomplete information
 Contributes new ideas and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency of business processes and to improve value
delivery to projects
 Identify, analyze & promote improvement opportunities to optimize equipment capacity & performance
 Reviews operational issues and formulates proposals to improve MTBF and MTTR in a cost effective manner
 Undertakes tasks and projects of moderate complexity
 Design, engineer, construct and commission modifications and projects to appropriate technical and RoK standards
 Assists in the management of technical interfaces with contractors and vendors
 Ensures high quality critical as-built documents and drawings related to the discipline for NCOC assets and for all
projects
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Level II:

 Under supervision, performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but
usually involves limited responsibilities.
 Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required.

Management Responsibilities (if applicable):

Direct Reports (approximate number):

Safety Responsibilities:
The job holder will need to show an aptitude to work within this multicultural and multi-stakeholder environment and
translate between CoV codes, standards, systems, and practices and the NCOC N.V. Company Management System.
Compliance with:
• Kazakhstan Statutory Health, Safety & Environmental Laws/Regulations;
• The Corporate Health, Safety & Environment Policy, and Safety Management Systems ;

Main Interfaces (internal and external):

Internal
 Liaise with other Operations, Maintenance & Procurement Departments as required.
 Key Interfaces (Metrology, Site Maintenance, and Procurement)
External
 Contractors and/or suppliers, as required.
 Integrate with T/A Instrumentation Execution for support and validation

Qualification & Experience Requirements:

The job holder must have :

 Degree or HNC in Engineering
 3 years work experience in Instrumentation, Control and Automation Maintenance (M&I strategy development,
reliability engineering, maintenance planning, spare parts and material definition), preferably within Operations
and Maintenance.
 Experience in Kashagan project and Maintenance Activities.
 H2S Survival training as desirable option

Advantageous Qualifications/Experience
 Work experience with/at State Authorities
 Work experience with/at CPC, KTO, KTG Operations in RoK.
 In addition, experience in working with Fire Authority.
 Having previous experience working in a high concentration H2S environment is desirable

Required Competences:

The job holder must have proven:

 Good communication skills
 Strong team player with proactive approach to the decision making process
 A HSE driven mindset
 Must be a self-start, highly motivated
 Good communication skills are essential
 Basic Knowledge of MS Office Suite
 Intermediate knowledge of English and wish to learn

Working Conditions:
Work pattern according in compliance with the existing additional agreement which is an integral part of Employment
agreement.
Assessment of hazards associated with a task (i.e. how severe potential health impacts might be, the likelihood of these
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occurring and the control measures required to make the work site as safe as reasonably practicable) is conducted by
several processes: such as Health Risk Assessment, Workplace Attestation, and Industrial control. HSSE department is
nominated as process owner for implementation and communication to personnel.

Job Holder HR Director

Name:

Signature:

Date:

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