Drilling Engineer Operations

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Description about project/department TPD D&W FX SSS is responsible for planning and execution of production wells drilled from platform drilling rigs on the NCS. The department is currently working with fields such as Johan Sverdrup, Snorre, Statfjord and Sleipner. We are currently looking for Senior/Principal engineer responsible for planning and design work related to production well drilling and plug and abandonment operations. Based in Stavanger

Description about task and responsibilities The Engineer will be responsible for planning and design work for planning and execution of production wells drilled from Platform rigs. The Engineer will:
• Identify and establish feasible well designs
• Develop and recommend well concepts
• Prepare time and cost estimates for well contruction
• Plan and prepare activity programs and detailed operational procedures.
• Support the rig site team during drilling operations as Operational Engineer
• Monitor, evaluate and make recommendations from real-time data to improve operational performance and efficiency
• Conduct Pre-spud and Post Operations meetings with contractors
• Prepare final well reports
• Participate in safety meetings and follow up
• Contribute to risk evaluations for the planned activity
• Participate in LEAN meetings and follow up
• Internal and external networking
• Contractor management as a support role
• Participate in AAR subsurface meetings and follow up
• Perform QC of all acquired data and update all relevant databases


Competence requirements Qualifications:
• 5-10 years of drilling experience from operator company
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Engineering
• Passed IWCF level 4 (do not need to be updated/valid recently)
• Knowledgeable on use of all the drilling applications (directional, hydraulics, etc.) for well planning
• Works well in a diverse team environment
• Track record of strong deliveries Personal Qualities
• Ability to live by “I am safety” as top priority
• LEAN mindset- actively seek new technology and way of working to improve
• Behavior in line with the companies values
• Flexible to changing business needs
• Strong communicator

Language requirements English and Norwegian
Work location Onshore sporadic offshore
Personnel area / subarea Rogaland – Stavanger
Commuters accepted Yes
Deadline CV Asap and latest 15.01.2020

Contract period 01.02.2020 – 01.02.2021
Option period 6 x 1 month