Job Description
Senior Drilling Engineer
Our client, a well-established international oil and gas operator, is seeking an experienced Senior Drilling Engineer, based in their office in Aberdeen. The role will be offered on a PAYE contract basis and at this stage, the duration will be to the end of 2025. Hybrid working arrangement offered.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design & preparation of wells in accordance with UK regulations.
- Coordination of the well delivery process. Creation of supporting documentation in conjunction with the drilling engineer; Drilling Programme, HAZID / HAZOP, DWOP, Pre spud, HSE Notification, governmental applications & consents, MoC and RA, derogations, abandonment plans, end of well reports, after action reviews, experience sharing (anticipate REXs, lessons learned), SIMOPS & bridging Documents etc.
- Lead the Well Scope of Requirement (WSOR) process from within the drilling & wells team. Input to the WSOR to ensure the well delivery process is managed correctly.
- Providing ldrilling engineering support to operations (casing design, directional, hydraulics, swab and surge, torque and drag, well control calculations etc.).
- Well project interface, when necessary, liaison with internal departments.
- Prepare / review budget and duration estimates, raise related Contract Release Orders and Service Orders. - Follow rig cost control, advise of any budget over-spend & follow-up end of well cost reporting.
- Update and follow-up of the rig cost control for service contracts involved in drilling and completion operations.
- Well design & delivery optimisation through applications of safe working practices, application of new technology & implementation of a drilling improvement plan (well performance improvement). Understanding of Greenhouse Gas Emissions & reduction plans.
- Support the offshore workforce through communication, interaction & problem solving
- Recommend equipment type & quantity including long lead items in conjunction with the QAQC & procurement team. Follow equipment development & qualification where necessary. Track equipment through the supply chain & prepare for well programme changes.
- Master ‘HPHT specialties’, such as HP/HT casing design in WellCAT and Managed Pressure Drilling operations.
REQUIREMENTS
- The successful candidate will hold a BSc or MSc or equivalent in appropriate engineering discipline with extensive experience in well engineering.
- Capable of leading individuals for specific scopes
- Organisational skills to prioritise and manage a heavy workload in a rapidly changing environment.
- Good computer skills, including Drilling Engineering software
- Well-developed knowledge of contractual / legal / terms & conditions / insurance issues
- Ability to drive high quality delivery of complex studies / projects with minimal supervision.
- Previous experience in offshore supervision beneficial.
- Experience in HPHT ‘specialties’ such as WellCAT casing design and Managed Pressure Drilling is a beneficial.
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