Senior Drilling Engineer (HPHT)

Our client, one of the major oil & Gas Operators is currently seeking a Senior Engineer (HPHT) to join their Wells team on long-term rolling contract.

• Join the Drilling & Wells team at the UK's largest independent oil and gas producer during a significant period of growth.
• With increasing activity across its Central North Sea HPHT assets, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile drilling and well operations within a dynamic, technically challenging environment. You will gain exposure to HPHT drilling, workovers, and well abandonment campaigns while working as part of an experienced and collaborative team.

We offer:

• Long-term contract
• Agency Worker / PAYE
• Hybrid working arrangements
• 34 days annual leave

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design & preparation of wells in accordance with UK regulations & internal company rules. To include:
• 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 live drilling 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; asset, subsurface, reservoir, well performance, completion, testing, intervention, contracts & procurement, well examination etc. 
• 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
• Equipment: 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   
• Supervise and coach/mentor entry level engineers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc or MSc or equivalent in appropriate engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Offshore or Petroleum) with significant experience in well engineering.
• Experience in HPHT ‘specialties’ such as WellCAT casing design and Manged Pressure Drilling.
• Organisational skills to prioritise and manage a heavy workload in a rapidly changing environment
• Good computer skills, especially in Drilling Engineering software
• Job Holder will be committed to developing further skills and experience in their technical discipline & surrounding disciplines
• 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