Senior Drilling Engineer

Senior Drilling Engineer
Company Name: Maersk Oil Houston, Inc.
Location: SPRING, 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 MOH
• 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 GOM 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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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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Deepwater Drilling Engineer

Deepwater Drilling Engineer
Company: Chevron
Location: Houston, Texas

The Deepwater Drilling Engineer in Chevrons Deepwater Well Engineering and Operations group will be responsible for fit for purpose well designs, AFE generation and risk assessments and probabilistic cost estimates. The scope of operations will consist of exploration/appraisal well drilling/testing or deepwater development well drilling and completions. The primary focus of this position will be planning the next well in the rig queue, then serving as the operations engineer for that well during the execution phase of the process. Depending on the needs of the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Drilling and Completions team this position will reside on either the exploration/appraisal team or the Major Capital Projects Team. Major Capital Project role that could be filled will support Jack/St. Malo, Tahiti Phase II and Big Foot. The Major Capitol Projects position will interface on a daily basis with facilities project personnel, subsurface teams including geologists and reservoir engineers, intervention engineers and completion engineers.

Position Details: Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Insuring accurate pore pressure/fracture gradient analyses are performed.
Responsible for well design, AFE costs, tubular and wellhead design as well as assisting with procurement.
Coordinating and insuring the accuracy of directional well plans, drilling fluids design, shallow hazards, etc.

Working with the exploration, appraisal well teams, asset teams and major capital project teams to develop fit for purpose exploration and development wells.
Collaborating with the Geological & Geophysical Operations team to insure accurate earth model and well designs and that geological and geophysical goals are realistically planned and attainable.
Working with respective rig contractors and third party service contractors as appropriate to achieve well and completion design goals.
Keeping up with latest technology applicable to well engineering and operations

Assisting with metrics measurement and application.
Assisting in training/mentoring younger employees.

Supporting the superintendent with Plans of Action (POAs), MOCs, regulatory issues and other issues that are required to be addressed during the successful execution of a deepwater well.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering is required.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in over-water, preferably deepwater, well engineering and operations.
Demonstrated experience in well engineering, planning and operations, Offshore, directional drilling, time and cost estimating, writing of drilling and completion programs.
Experience with deep high pressure drilling and completion environments.

Preferred Qualifications:
Deepwater experience
Subsea completion experience
Experience working on or with floating drilling operations
Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

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Deepwater Drilling & Completions Supervisor

Job Title: Deepwater Drilling & Completions Supervisor
Location: Louisiana
Discipline: Drilling

Description: Deepwater Drilling & Completions Supervisor Louisiana. - Assuming a lead operational role in planning and executing activities related to oil and gas drilling, completion and workovers offshore. - Managing and accountable for the safe completion of projects within planned cost and time goals - Managing project cost management and the accuracy of morning reports and cost data. - Leading role for Health, Safety and Environmental efforts including contractor safety - Overseeing offshore logistics (equipment, manpower, materials) - Working closely with engineering, subsurface teams, and vendors in planning and executing work. - Facilitating learning throughout the drilling & completions organization

Qualifications: 8+ years oil field offshore operations supervisory experience Background in all aspects of offshore drilling and completion operations Understanding of safety management requirements for offshore operations and a personal commitment to safety Detailed understanding of the regulatory requirements for offshore drilling and completion operations. Drilling and completion experience with geopressures (especially high pressure/high temperature) is a plus Drilling and completion experience with deep wells (greater than 15,000 feet) is a plus Drilling and completion experience with extended reach, horizontal drilling, sub-sea systems and high rate completions is a plus.

Deepwater Drilling & Completions Supervisor-job details

Experienced Deepwater Drilling / Completions Supervisor

Employer: Shell People Services Americas
Location: New Orleans, LA United States

Responsibilities:
* Lead activities related to oil and gas drilling, completion and workovers as part of a high performance team
* Perform work on Shell E & P Company drilling and workover rigs

Key Accountabilities:
* Assume a lead operational role in planning and executing activities related to oil and gas drilling, completion and workovers
* Manage and accountable for the safe completion of projects within planned cost and time goals
* Manage project cost management and the accuracy of morning reports and cost data
* Lead role for Health, Safety and Environmental efforts including contractor safety
* Oversee offshore logistics (equipment, manpower, materials)
* Work closely with engineering, subsurface teams, and vendors in planning and executing work
* Maximize the rig team performance by building an enabling environment where everyone has the freedom to contribute, challenge and participate
* Innovate operational practices with the ability to implement new technology
* Facilitate learning throughout the drilling & completions organization

Requirements:
* Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
* Possess High School Diploma or equivalent and have approximately 5 or more years oil field offshore operations supervisory experience (service company, directional driller, etc.) preferred
* Continued education with an associate degree in Petroleum Technology or a related field is preferred
* Completion of formal certification programs related to this position
* Willingness to support a drug-free work environment
* Willingness to work either a 14 & 14 (14 day on and 14 day off) schedule, a 21 & 21 schedule or a 28 & 28 schedule offshore
* Willingness to work a minimum of 12 hours per day
* Willingness to work offshore on high platforms, walk on high elevation grating and to walk up and down stairs
* Willingness to ride in a helicopter over open waters to remote work locations
* Willingness to work in a team environment
* Ability to read and write English
* Experience with computers in a Windows operating environment
* Willingness to take and pass a basic swimming test
* Willingness to ride in a boat in open waters for extended periods
* Willingness to transfer to or from a boat via personnel basket swung by a crane
* Willingness to transfer to or from a boat using a swing rope
* Background in all aspects of offshore drilling and completion operations
* Understanding of safety management requirements for offshore operations and a personal commitment to safety
* Effective leadership and communication skills
* Detailed understanding of the regulatory requirements for offshore drilling and completion operations
* Willingness to work on a variety of rigs and jobs is desired
* Drilling and completion experience with geopressures (especially high pressure/high temperature) is a plus
* Drilling and completion experience with deep wells (greater than 15,000 feet) is a plus
* Drilling and completion experience with extended reach, horizontal drilling, sub-sea systems and high rate completions is a plus

Experienced Deepwater Drilling / Completions Supervisor-job details

Drilling Enineer

Drilling Enineer
Company: Babich & Assoc. LLC
Employee Type: Full-Time Employee
Req'd Education: 4 Year Degree
Req'd Experience: At least 5 year(s)

Description
. Responsibilities Under general supervision, develops drilling plans and provide technical expertise to drilling, workover and completion projects for maximum profitability from company-operated wells located in Shelf and Deepwater Gulf of Mexico.

- Independently develop drilling plans and provide technical expertise to drilling, workover and completion projects for maximum profitability from company-operated wells located in Shelf and Deepwater Gulf of Mexico;
- Prepare, review and implement complex drilling and workover projects using existing technical guidelines;
- Develop detailed drilling/completion procedures and programs for company-operated wells. Ensure optimum production of wells by pursuing and devising cost-effective techniques to drill, complete and rework company-operated wells. Based on information received on valid well locations, develop cost and project specifications, secure contractors and provide technical support to field operations.
- Gather and organize information such as equipment specifications, government regulations, operating agreements, permit approvals, technical publications, guidelines, and reports;
- Monitor drilling operations according to safety and quality control standards, environmental regulations, corporate policy and contract terms;
- Evaluate and recommend equipment and procedures of contractors and vendors for company-operated wells;
- Evaluate third party design analysis for thoroughness and accuracy;
- Recommend project modifications to ensure efficient use of resources;
- Control and administer expenditures for projects working within approved budget and in accordance with established policies. Develop and implement cost-savings measures, conserve organizational resources and safeguard company assets;
- May occasionally manage daily drilling operations through direct supervision of Well Site Supervisor. Supervision may also include contract drilling crews and sub-contracted personnel.

Requirements

Qualifications:
* Requires a B.S. degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of well-rounded experience in onshore and/or offshore drilling, completion and workover operations. Some experience in offshore operations is essential.
* Deepwater and/or Gulf of Mexico experience is a plus.
* Must have working knowledge of government regulations and permitting requirements.

Drilling Enineer-job details

Experienced Deepwater Drilling / Completions Supervisor

Shell International Exploration and Production Inc. is currently seeking a/an Experienced Deepwater Drilling / Completions Supervisor for their New Orleans, Louisiana location

Responsibilities:

* Lead activities related to oil and gas drilling, completion and workovers as part of a high performance team
* Perform work on Shell E & P Company drilling and workover rigs

Key Accountabilities:

*
Assume a lead operational role in planning and executing activities related to oil and gas drilling, completion and workovers
* Manage and accountable for the safe completion of projects within planned cost and time goals
* Manage project cost management and the accuracy of morning reports and cost data
* Lead role for Health, Safety and Environmental efforts including contractor safety
* Oversee offshore logistics (equipment, manpower, materials)
* Work closely with engineering, subsurface teams, and vendors in planning and executing work
* Maximize the rig team performance by building an enabling environment where everyone has the freedom to contribute, challenge and participate
* Innovate operational practices with the ability to implement new technology
* Facilitate learning throughout the drilling & completions organization

Requirements:

* Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
* Possess High School Diploma or equivalent and have approximately 5 or more years oil field offshore operations supervisory experience (service company, directional driller, etc.) preferred
* Continued education with an associate degree in Petroleum Technology or a related field is preferred
* Completion of formal certification programs related to this position
* Willingness to support a drug-free work environment
* Willingness to work either a 14 & 14 (14 day on and 14 day off) schedule, a 21 & 21 schedule or a 28 & 28 schedule offshore
* Willingness to work a minimum of 12 hours per day
* Willingness to work offshore on high platforms, walk on high elevation grating and to walk up and down stairs
* Willingness to ride in a helicopter over open waters to remote work locations
* Willingness to work in a team environment
* Ability to read and write English
* Experience with computers in a Windows operating environment
* Willingness to take and pass a basic swimming test
* Willingness to ride in a boat in open waters for extended periods
* Willingness to transfer to or from a boat via personnel basket swung by a crane
* Willingness to transfer to or from a boat using a swing rope
* Background in all aspects of offshore drilling and completion operations
* Understanding of safety management requirements for offshore operations and a personal commitment to safety
* Effective leadership and communication skills
* Detailed understanding of the regulatory requirements for offshore drilling and completion operations
* Willingness to work on a variety of rigs and jobs is desired
* Drilling and completion experience with geopressures (especially high pressure/high temperature) is a plus
* Drilling and completion experience with deep wells (greater than 15,000 feet) is a plus
* Drilling and completion experience with extended reach, horizontal drilling, sub-sea systems and high rate completions is a plus

The Shell Group offers an outstanding benefits package. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online candidate profile at www.shell.com/careers. No phone inquiries will be accepted.

Application Deadline: Thursday 11 September 2008

Experienced Deepwater Drilling / Completions Supervisor -job details