Petroleum Engineer

We’re Hiring: Lender’s Technical Advisor – Upstream Oil & Gas / Petrochemical

We are seeking an experienced Lender’s Technical Advisor (LTA) to provide independent technical assessment and monitoring for financing projects in the upstream oil and gas and petrochemical sectors.

The successful candidate will advise lenders on project feasibility, technical risks, development plans, costs, schedules and delivery performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical due diligence on proposed upstream oil and gas and petrochemical projects.
• Review feasibility studies, field development plans, reservoir and production assumptions, engineering designs, FEED and EPC documentation.
• Assess project scope, technology, constructability, capital and operating costs, schedules and contingency provisions.
• Identify and evaluate technical, execution, operational, HSE and interface risks, and recommend mitigation measures.
• Review EPC, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up plans and progress.
• Monitor project performance against approved budgets, schedules, technical requirements and financing conditions.
• Prepare clear, independent technical reports for lenders and other stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and site visits, and raise material issues promptly.
• Coordinate with financial, legal, insurance and environmental advisers as part of the wider project review.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in upstream oil and gas, petrochemical, energy or major industrial projects.
• Experience with technical due diligence, project financing or working as a lender’s or owner’s technical adviser.
• Strong knowledge of project development and delivery, including engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Ability to assess project costs, schedules, technical documentation and delivery risks.
• Excellent report-writing, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Willingness to travel for project and site visits.
• Experience in gas processing, LNG, refining or associated infrastructure would be an advantage.