Drilling Engineer

Drilling Engineer

Desired Expertise: Drilling Engineering
Experience: 5+ years
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Houston, TX

ROLE:
* Supervise and participate in the provision of deepwater well design, planning, programming and reporting of drilling operations to ensure the technical and safety integrity of wells.
* Supervision of procedures and processes to ensure all the appropriate options are considered, developing and promoting techniques and strategies that optimise asset value.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Preparation and review of detailed drilling programmes and statutory permits for submission to the Drilling Manager
* Manage the Well Planning Process (WPP) as per the DMS including supervision of engineers to ensure compliance.
* Liaise with government and other agencies to ensure compliance.
* Analysis of drilling materials requirements to meet programme demands
* Manage preparation of cost estimates and AFEs for future wells and reconcile actual costs with approved AFEs
* Analysis and reporting of drilling performance and identification of areas for potential improvement or further study
* Research and promotion of innovative and best practice techniques to optimise drilling performance
* Co-ordination of service requirements for daily activities
* Ongoing assistance in the management of the performance improvement processes within Maersk Oil Houston
* Maintenance and up-dating of design and construction documentation and statutory guidelines.
* Mentoring and supervision of Drilling Engineers

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Degreed engineer
* 8+ years drilling engineering experience with at least 3 years in Gulf of Mexico deepwater drilling
* Competence in deepwater well design and operating procedures
* Competence in permitting and compliance with MMS regulations
* Proven track record in adapting and using appropriate technologies
* Proven ability as a strong team player and team builder
* Willingness to assist the offshore teams at the well-site if required
* Motivated by global career opportunities with Maersk Oil & Gas

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