drilling engineer

Overview:
JOB SUMMARY

Plan, model and recommend refine drilling and completion programs for the
project. Interface with clients, sales and operations personnel. The job will
cover all the aspects of well engineering as related to the drilling and
completion of wells.
The Engineer will evaluate and recommend e using all available data on a day
to day basis on the operational development of the well design and proposal.
Regarded as fully qualified and standalone professional. Responsible for
diverse assignments requiring general familiarity with a broad engineering,
operational or management capability and/or knowledge.

Problems require the use of combinations of standard procedures, design
software, or methods developed in previous
assignments.

Decision Level:
Makes independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions.
Complex or unusual matters are usually referred to more senior levels.

Supervision required:
None. Work is assigned in terms of objectives and relative priorities. Work is
carried out within broad guidelines, but informed
guidance is available.

Authority Level:
May provide technical or operational guidance to one or junior staff in a
common project.
Has authority to control and organize short-term planning and medium-term
planning with stakeholders
Responsibilities:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responsible for preparing well programs (drilling/ completions/ well intervention) coordinating across a multi-functional team and ensuring focus on Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSH&E), operations integrity, and regulatory compliance
* Lead day-to-day planning and operations in coordination with Well Site Supervisors and contractors related to assigned projects
* Surveillance and monitoring of daily drilling progress to ensure operations are conducted applying the optimum technologies and operational practices
* Analysis of operational performance and coordination with operations personnel to implement changes in procedures and equipment
* Uses Engineering skill set to finds inefficiencies and makes recommendations to management on how to best improve well times and project costs
* Keeps abreast of the latest available drilling technology
* Provides surveillance of well costs and stewardship reconciliation exercises * Is responsible for its proposal and the development of investigation of unscheduled events and non-conformance incidents.
* Assist Well Site Supervisors (WSS) in the management of unscheduled events by technical reviewing and providing technical input to support alternate operational plans or designs, and registering the MOC and/or exemptions accordingly.
* Contributes to project HSE Plan target accomplishmen
Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Required:
* MSc/B.Sc in engineering or scientific discipline.
* Minimun ‎5 years of experience of relevant industry experience in a well engineering role (drilling/ completions),
* Demonstrated knowledge of well design and planning, drilling safety and well control principles, environmental regulations, and field operations.
* Fluent written and spoken English.
* IWCF / WellCap Well Control certification at Supervisory level
* Well versed with the widely used well engineering suite of softwares & MSOffice or equivalent

Preferred:
* Relevant experience both field and office with an Integrated Services OFS company.
* Fluent in Second Language

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITY Required:
* Strong communication organizing, trouble shouting and multi-tasking skills. Especially when under pressure and in demanding conditions.
* Attend and have the ability to lead meetings with vendors / contractors / clients as/if required.
* Positive attitude, with a high degree of self-discipline and self-motivation.
* Detailed knowledge and compliance of Weatherford work processes, policies and procedures.
* Must be able to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor(s) and lead personnel, and prioritize work schedule.

Preferred:
* Adaptability & Flexibility.
* Enhance technical competencies by keeping abreast of new trends, techniques, and technologies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to Lift: Ability to Lift Approximately ‎0-‎25 Lbs Work Schedule:
Generally, Includes Standard Business Hours
Work Atmosphere: Generally, Includes an Office Setting Work Type:
Indoor/Outdoor Work
PPE and Other Safety Equipment Required when Necessary:

At field locations and where necessary
Other Requirement(s):
* Field visits as operationally required