 Drilling Engineer - Aberdeen, ScotlandDrilling Engineer - UK My client has an ongoing programme of development and exploration wells in the UK North Sea. In addition, in the second half of 2010 we plan to commence operations on an appraisal programme of a HPHT discovery and to drill further HPHT exploration wells. With this in mind the company is looking for a drilling engineer to supplement our team in our Aberdeen drilling department. We are looking for a drilling engineer to initially help plan and support the operations for our development wells that are to be drilled this year and subsequently our HPHT wells. The position is office based but may also require brief visits offshore for rig inspections or pre-spud meetings. The potential candidates must be able to demonstrate their abilities and experience to meet the demands of this position. Job Outline The candidate will work in a small drilling team to support company drilling operations, based in Aberdeen. They will report to the Drilling Engineering Team Leader. Specifically they will: • Actively participate in promotion of HS&E initiatives. • Conduct well design for development drilling activity in the UK. These wells are typically horizontal subsea development wells. • Liaise with subsurface and petroleum engineering groups to meet their objectives in a safe and efficient manner. • Preparation of scopes of work for tenders and evaluation of tenders. • Preparation of well cost estimates. • Operations support during drilling activity. • Preparing and conducting pre-spud meetings. • Preparation of drilling programmes and "End of Well Reports". • Engineering of HPHT exploration and appraisal wells. • Peer review and input into the HPHT operations overseas, such as Denmark & Norway. • Assist with the development of HPHT drilling procedures & standards. Experience The candidate should as much as possible fit the following requirements: • Ability to work independently, with small measure of supervision. • Have a safety orientated culture. • Experience in well planning and operations in the North Sea. • Experience of tendering for well services in the UK. • Experience in semi-submersible and jack-up drilling operations. • Knowledge of UK regulatory requirements related to well design and operations offshore. • Excellent English language communication skills. • Experience with North Sea, HPHT drilling planning, design and operations of both exploration and appraisal wells and all the issues involved. • Experience with HPHT development well and field development planning, design issues and operations would be a definite advantage. • Knowledge of "IP17 HPHT Well planning & Operations Guidelines", Volumes 1, 2 and 3 and all the issues contained within. • Ability to carry out HPHT casing design - including hands-on Wellcat modelling and all the issues involved. • Experience with Pressmod and Drillbench modelling. To discuss this position and similar roles please contact Oscar Associates quoting reference DS14896 |
