Drilling Engineer

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Job description

• Industry recognised academic qualification (degree or equivalent) or comparable industrial experience. Engineering degree preferred.
• Preference for candidates who have completed an accredited Wells Engineer Competence system.
• Valid UKCS certification, including IWCF L4.
• Recent UKCS platform drilling experience preferred.
• Effective in providing day to day operational support to the Senior Drilling Engineer and Drilling Supt during assigned well operations.
• Able to identify and implement technology or operational improvement. Can champion new technologies and application of innovative approaches.
• Works well with others in a multi-functional team environment. Able to interact effectively with peers, Partners, Govt Officials and service and contractor representatives.
• Includes pre-planning support comprising Landmark engineering modelling, liaison with service providers and contractor, arranging Peer Reviews & Risk Assessments.
• Assist in subsurface planning of wells & Decision Support Package development, technical limit & benchmarking, cost estimates, OSDR Well Notification and other permits. Provide drilling engineering support including development of detailed well design, programs and a drill the well on paper exercise.
• Provide offshore visits/support during the well execution phase.
• Complete well lookbacks and final well reports post execution phase. Attend key interface meetings with Assets and Contractors to support well planning and execution.
• Workscope to include all drilling engineering skill sets and competencies for wells with ERD and experience in horizontal development drilling.
• Support well design and execution performance improvement efforts. Assist in well integrity issues and risk assessments where appropriate.
• Provide contract management control and technical support.
• Industry recognised academic qualification (degree or equivalent) or comparable industrial experience. Engineering degree preferred.
• Preference for candidates who have completed an accredited Wells Engineer Competence system.
• Valid UKCS certification, including IWCF L4.
• Recent UKCS platform drilling experience preferred.
• Effective in providing day to day operational support to the Senior Drilling Engineer and Drilling Supt during assigned well operations.
• Able to identify and implement technology or operational improvement. Can champion new technologies and application of innovative approaches.
• Works well with others in a multi-functional team environment. Able to interact effectively with peers, Partners, Govt Officials and service and contractor representatives.
• Includes pre-planning support comprising Landmark engineering modelling, liaison with service providers and contractor, arranging Peer Reviews & Risk Assessments.
• Assist in subsurface planning of wells & Decision Support Package development, technical limit & benchmarking, cost estimates, OSDR Well Notification and other permits. Provide drilling engineering support including development of detailed well design, programs and a drill the well on paper exercise.
• Provide offshore visits/support during the well execution phase.
• Complete well lookbacks and final well reports post execution phase. Attend key interface meetings with Assets and Contractors to support well planning and execution.
• Workscope to include all drilling engineering skill sets and competencies for wells with ERD and experience in horizontal development drilling.
• Support well design and execution performance improvement efforts. Assist in well integrity issues and risk assessments where appropriate.
• Provide contract management control and technical support.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.