Job Description

DRILLING ENGINEER

JOB PURPOSE

• The Drilling Engineer will perform both well planning and drilling operations engineering roles.
• He/she will be responsible for oversight of drilling activities for the company`s assets, preparation of drilling procedures, developing drilling programs, implementation of well plans, cost tracking, monitoring drilling activity through daily reports, and daily oversight of rig activities with the on-site drill team, well planning, AFE preparation and assisting operating management in troubleshooting drilling program. He or she will be responsible for the daily monitoring, trending and re-evaluation of drilling parameters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare wells data sheet and carry out wells offset reviews.
• Carry out wells detailed design including casing design, mud engineering, hydraulics modelling.
• Write all wells Basis of Design documents ensuring compliance to all Company policies.
• Prepare wells detailed drilling procedures.
• Develop wells AFEs and Support the upkeep of the wellcost estimating and tracking system.
• Liaise with specialist contractors and suppliers, such as cement companies or suppliers of drilling fluids.
• Prepare an End of Well report for all assigned wells.
• Identify and evaluate appropriate offset wells.
• Monitor well costs daily. Prepare and update depth vs days and depth vs cost curves.
• Ensure final well costs in Company Wells Reporting database such as Open Wells.
• Attend rig calls. Provides technical support on daily drilling operations.
• Provide fulltime engineering support to assigned drilling rig(s). Monitor daily morning report and facilitate data error corrections and coding.
• Know and follow the Global Drilling Community Standards and SOP’s.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in Well Engineering with an Operator.
• Good knowledge in the use of industry recognised Well Engineering software such as Wellcalt, Stress check, Drilling Office, Well Plan, Compass.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Must be able work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Willing to travel to the rig location to observe operations on an as[1]needed basis.
• Understanding of drilling equipment, including top drives, iron roughnecks, pipe handlers, mud pumps, degassers, choke manifolds, BOPs, BOP control units. and other equipment as preferred.
• Organizational and time management skills.

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