Advisor, Digital Surface Solutions

Job description / Role

JOB PURPOSE:

- ADNOC Upstream Digital Emerging Technology Portfolio & Roadmap, inclusive of Creating Scope of Work for Piloting & documenting findings [Digital Emerging Technologies such as but not limited to] o Digital Oilfield, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Big Data, Drones, Robotics, Advanced Surveillance Technologies, Connected Worker, Additive Manufacturing etc.
- Scout & Discover new Digital Emerging Technologies useable for all ADNOC Value Chain, inclusive of evaluation, qualification of Technology along with valued driven approach to build business cases
- Advise on related Digital Emerging Technologies across fields of Upstream, by creating valued alignment across internal & external stakeholders
- Custodian of ADNOC Digitalization strategies, procedures and guidelines applicable to all group companies and ensures effective implementation of these strategies
- Provide advice and support to ADNOC group of companies Digitalization & Operational Excellence departments in all matters relating to the Digital Emerging Technology valuation and improvement of Operational and HSE performance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities
- Contribute to the enhancement of Operational Excellence Digital strategy
- Assist in developing Digital Innovation improvement programs for major assets with the objectives of achieving high service factors at optimum cost
- Seeks out cost improvement opportunities.
- Devise and develop Digital Emerging Technologies mechanisms analysis; including Costs, Return of Investments, manpower efficiency and Process improvement
- Provide specialized Digital Emerging Technologies support to AGCs concerning following Business Streams:
- Reservoir Management
- Operations & Integrity Management
- Projects & Engineering
- Drilling Efficiency
- Logistics & Planning
- Provide oversight of all Digitalization activities and develop strategies to ensure long-term operating at ADNOC facilities.

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision
- Lead and Develop Digital Technology Portfolio, Roadmap & Digital Emerging Technology Academy, Technology Calendar Tools & KPI to meet ADNOC Group requirements
- Leads and coordinates activities of Digital Transformation Sub Committee on behalf of Upstream Directorate.
- Manage duties related to ADNOC R&D Program for Digital & AI.

Budgets
- Provide input to Production Unit budgets via the Technical team leader.
- Manage budget allocated to specific assigned Digital Emerging Technologies under OE activities & R&D Program

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Leads and coordinates the development of Digital Emerging Technologies COP, Procedures and guidelines
- Support all ADNOC Operating Companies with standardization of best practices

Performance Management
- Provides leadership in supporting and implementing company programs, performance standards and policies.
- Establishes a continuous improvement culture and support people involvement.
- Advise on safe and efficient performance of maintenance activities in assigned area.
- Conducts performance management evaluations.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Lead & Develop ADNOC Production Technical Challenges on Yearly bases.
- Conduct research to identify new Digital Technology that will serve as better alternatives for the replacement or upgrade of obsolete systems & optimization of Manpower.
- Support assigned OE committees to identify improvement opportunities and translate them into resourced action plans.
- Devise Digital Oilfield Risks, Capability & Maturity Matrix for Upstream Assets.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
- Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
- Sets safety expectations for the Digitalization organization and be a leader in establishing and new Digital Technologies safety culture.
- Promotes and ensures environmental stewardship and compliance.

Report
- Report through the OE governance structure the performance, status and issues related to assigned OE areas of responsibility.
- Develop/update New Digital Emerging Technologies Qualification, Piloting & Development report.
- Provides direction and coaching for development of direct reports and fosters teamwork.
- Support ADNOC Upstream Operating Companies with Upskilling for future Digital Workforce.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal
- Regular contact with Operations Excellence/Digital Oilfield/ Technical Center leaders and specialists in Upstream and Downstream Operating companies
- Manage a close interface with Corporate HSE department in all matters related to embracing Digital Emerging Technology Issues and HSE management systems.

External
- Maintain contact with ADNOC Share Holders and Partners in all matters relating to Digital Emerging Technologies.
- Maintain contact with agreed partner/ vendors related to Digital Emerging Technologies.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Digitalization, Engineering or equivalent and a postgraduate course in Digital Transformation.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Advanced Technologies with a background in modern Automation & Control systems
- Experience working in an Oil & Gas Industry
- Experience with leading improvement efforts and driving Digital Transformation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding organizational and leadership ability
- Superior quantitative and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to support and influence change.
- Must demonstrate strategic & analytical thinking
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing and evolving work environment is necessary.
- Good knowledge of English

Professional Certifications
- Membership of a recognized professional institute.

About the Company

We are one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification.

We operate across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, through a network of fully-integrated businesses, with interests that range from exploration, production, storage, refining and distribution, to the development of a wide-range of petrochemical products.

Since 1971, we have created thousands of jobs, driven the growth of a diverse knowledge-based economy, and played a key role in Abu Dhabi’s global emergence.

Today, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to maximize the value of our resources, pioneering those approaches and technologies that will ensure we are able to meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market, and continue to have a positive impact on the Abu Dhabi economy for generations to come.