Exploration and Production
Sr. Drilling Engineer, Advisor | |||
| Company | Large International Energy Corporation | Experience | 6-10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of posting | 2008-06-27 19:52 | Salary indication | Negotiable |
| Category | Exploration and Production | Start date | To be agreed |
| Region | North America | Duration | Permanent |
| Country | United States (USA) | ||
| Location | Houston, Texas | ||
| Description | POSITION SUMMARY: This senior staff position, based in Houston, will report to the Drilling Engineering Supervisor, within the Gulf of Mexico drilling group. The primary responsibility will be to provide detailed cost estimates, well design and well engineering on significant sub-salt wells in the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for providing operational support to the Drilling Superintendent while the well is drilling. ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES: • Detailed well planning for exploration, appraisal and development wells. Well designs for both dry tree and sub-sea tree applications will be required. • Detailed time and cost estimates will be required for all well designs • Thorough identification of risks and mitigating controls will be required • Ensuring compliance with Client standards and applicable legislation | ||
| Skills | SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Exploration, Appraisal and Development Drilling experience • Deepwater experience • Gulf of Mexico experience • At least 10 years of drilling experience with a minimum of 3 years of deep water Gulf of Mexico drilling experience. • Majority of the Drilling experience carrying out detailed well design work • Proven track record in well design, casing design, directional drilling, drill string, Annular Pressure Buildup, BHA design and contingency planning • A high degree of computer literacy in MS suite as well as Industry casing and well design software • Exposure to risk assessment and probabilistic cost estimation • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (a team player) • Ability to develop ideas and work with minimal supervision • Commitment to HSE principles • A degree in Engineering, preferably Petroleum Engineering | ||
| Remarks | Must be eligible to work in USA | ||
| Reference Nr | JUN-40MA | ||
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