Our client, an international Oil & Gas operator is currently seeking an experienced Drilling Engineer for a Houston-based position. The successful candidate will design, plan and collaborate with field personnel to execute safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to arrive at the most feasible and cost-effective well designs.
- Location: Must be located in Houston, TX area
- Travel: Travel to South Texas Eagle Ford locations, 10% of time
- Duration: 3-6 months, subject to extension
- Conduct operations in accordance with company policy, operating agreements, and all applicable governmental regulations.
- Promote safety and environmental expectations with employees and contractors
- Provide fit for purpose well design (casing, directional, cement, and mud programs) and drive continuous improvement through innovation to deliver results that align with business unit goals
- Take a ”One Team” approach and collaborate with other disciplines within the Asset Team to develop well plans that ensure drilling activities support broader team goals
- Maintain detailed drilling procedures in conjunction with field personnel to enhance performance; lead spud meetings with onsite supervisors and contractors to create a common view of success
- Daily engineering support of ongoing operations through communication with onsite supervisor and superintendent
- Identify positive and negative variances to the drilling plan and engage internal and external technical support to resolve operational challenges, document best practices and implement across the rig fleet
- Generate cost estimates and track variances for assigned operations
- Monitor KPls and provide meaningful input in quarterly, contractor business reviews
- Establish and ensure meaningful working relationships with contractors and regulatory personnel
- Assist in regulatorypermitting process
- Maintain and drive business ethics across the organization
- Communicate technicalissues and can act as a company representative at industry technicalforums and in dealingswith business partners
- Challenge the status quo and embrace a dynamic team environment; be adaptable to change
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any US employer.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of drilling engineering experience in various environments.
- Experience in US Land Resource Plays.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 8+ years of Drilling experience in multiple basins
- 1+ years of field based drilling experience.
- Strong knowledge of applicable sofMare is preferred (e.g. Wellview; Compass;StressCheck; MS Office Suite; Spotfire; etc.).
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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