Key Deliverables of Subject Position’s Group:

• The Diatomite Thermal Recovery (DTR) team is charged with evaluating and proving up Aera’s largest organic growth opportunity, which targets increased recovery from the South Belridge Diatomite reservoir via a light oil steam drive and a heavy oil cyclic steaming opportunity in the adjacent South Belridge Diatomite East Flank. Four large field demonstration projects are currently operating; and execution of the Module-1 light oil Steam Drive Project was initiated during the 1st quarter 2008. Additionally, the first phase of the East Flank Heavy Oil Cyclic Project is currently underway with drilling planned to begin 2008.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Facilities Engineer will report to the Manager of Technology – Diatomite Thermal Recovery. Specific roles and responsibilities are described below:

• Provide facilities surveillance engineering for surface equipment and systems operating in the DTR demonstration projects. Work with the DiClam-DSD Operations team to identify and implement process/equipment improvements that increase demonstration project reliability, efficiency, and safety.

• Provide engineering analysis that supports the continued development of a mechanical integrity program, standard operating procedures, and preventative maintenance practices.

• Provide technical support as DiClam-DSD and DTR personnel strive to mitigate EHS risks associated with Diatomite thermal recovery processes. Participate and utilize Process Safety Information, Process Hazards Analyses, Pres-Startup Safety Reviews, and Safe Work Processes.

• Lead root-cause failure analyses with the objectives to improve system reliability and leverage operating experience to full-scale development design.

• Monitor and improve process metrics that are used to surveil DTR operations to enable accomplishing the objectives described above.

• Collaborate with the DTR Engineering team to identify, evaluate, and define full-scale Diatomite thermal recovery development strategies and plans.

Experience/Business Accomplishments Required:
This position requires:

• The successful candidate is a degreed engineer with demonstrated understanding of fundamental engineering concepts applicable to oil field operations. Ability to develop fit-for-purpose solutions for facilities challenges associated with high pressure steam and high temperature sour service multi-phase production.

• Initiative and desire to learn are required to resolve challenging technical and operational issues. Willingness to take advantage of available mentoring within the DTR Operations DTR Engineering teams.

• Awareness of how operating practices and equipment design can influence EHS risk exposure; a desire to mitigate EHS risks.

• Able to prioritize and provide tangible recommendations to Aera and contract personnel.

• Good verbal and written communication skills. Able to interact with a high performing multi-disciplinary engineering/operations team. Able to prepare effective specifications and plans.

• Familiarity with and/or interest in continuous improvement, business process improvement, and lean concepts.