Senior Drilling Engineer

Job Description

• The Senior Drilling Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support to drilling operations planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering planning, design, surveillance, and follow-up as required for the safe and efficient execution of rig mobilization/demobilization, well drilling and completion programs.
• Ensure program objectives are met while assuring the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental protection are applied.
• Provide technical expertise on drilling engineering to the Operations and Production teams.
• Work closely with the Drilling Superintendent, Drilling Supervisors, Procurement and Logistics team in the execution phase of drilling operations.
• Plan and conduct DWOP/CWOP and Pre-Spud Meetings for drilling operations.
• Be familiar with and ensure all regulatory requirements and guidelines are followed.
• Prepare well AFEs, monitor daily drilling costs, benchmark performance and ensure accurate cost reporting and allocation.
• Conduct risk review, interface management and contingency planning of well plans.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualification: Degree in engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience in Drilling Engineering and offshore drilling operations support.
• Experience with jackup rig operations.
• Have completed IWCF or IADC (supervisor level) well control training
• Competent in English, MS Office, drilling engineering software ie Landmark Well.
• Plan and Open Well or equivalent.
• Fit for offshore trip