Introduction

We are recruiting a Senior Drilling Engineer to join one of our leading multinational clients and their expanding team. This position is based in Barmer and offers an excellent opportunity for experienced proposal management professionals in the Conventional Energy sector.

What are you going to do

Position: Senior Drilling Engineer.

Contract: On Contract Role.

The Senior Drilling Engineer reports to the Drilling Superintendent/Manager. The role will be responsible for drilling engineering activities for our onshore drilling campaign. The key work will include but is not limited to advancing the subsurface well proposal to a full drilling program (Prognosis, mud, cement, directional drilling, mud logging, casing design, etc.), Drill the Well on Paper exercises, pre-spud meeting with operations team, daily operations monitoring, end of well report review and lessons learned to optimize operations.

Preparation and execution of Drilling and Completion programmes which delivers an efficient operation, safeguarding health and safety of personnel, the environment and the integrity of the company assets.
Preparation of Government consents, notifications and on-going reporting to Government departments
Assurance of the technical integrity of the operations and compliance with in-country law, corporate policy, International
HSE weekly operations reporting.
Identify then prepare AFE and order long lead equipment for Drilling, and Completion programs.
Delivery of safe and environmentally sound drilling engineering solutions
Preparing well designs in accordance with the COMPANYS Well Delivery Process
Preparation of casing designs for upcoming Exploration and Development wells.
Daily Operational Drilling Engineering Support to on-going operations.
AFE preparation.
Cost estimation for potential Exploration Wells.
Part of weekend duty rota team.
Ensure completion of End of Well reports.
Plan and Prepare for Continuous Improvement Workshops and close out of actions.
Achieving best-in-class performance through the application of performance
management practices and driving supplier performance.
Participate in Morning Calls, HSE and Continuous Improvement sessions.
Providing mentoring to less experienced engineers.
Providing DSI holiday cover.
Interfacing with subsurface, production and Drilling team to prepare Drilling and Completion well programs.
Site visits as required / quarterly
Attend rig-based pre-spuds as required.
Performing post-analyses performance.
Participation in contract Tender and evaluation process.
Participation in Service Company Auditing

Essential skills and knowledge

Candidates should be educated to at least first-degree level in an engineering discipline, preferably petroleum or mechanical.
Experience: 15+ Years.
Self-starter who can work with minimum supervision
Experience in Exploration, HP/HT drilling is a must.
Experience developing drilling procedures and programs for exploration, deviated and horizontal wells
Experience with drilling software programs such as Landmark, Compass, Stress check, etc.
Experienced in UHT/UHP Well Programs
Experience designing wells with MWD, LWD, PDM and RSS
Experience of remote operations & subsequent logistical planning experience would be advantageous
Detailed knowledge of drilling & completion design, engineering and planning is essential
Knowledge of drilling contracts is a must.
Individual contributor and good team player with excellent communication skills with ability to lead
Experience with drilling operations
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to travel to the rig site
Valid IWCF Well Control Certificate
Onshore Medical
Experience working in a multicultural environment is preferred.
Land drilling experience required.

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