Senior Drilling Engineer

Reporting to the HP/HT Leader, the Senior Drilling Engineer will have the following main duties and responsibilities:

• Design & preparation of wells in accordance with UK regulations & internal company rules.
• Coordination of the well delivery process. Creation of supporting documentation in conjunction with the Drilling Engineer.
• Lead the Well Scope of Requirement (WSOR) process from within the Drilling & Wells team. Input to the WSOR to ensure the well delivery process is managed correctly.
• Provide live drilling engineering support to operations (casing design, directional, hydraulics, swab and surge, torque and drag, well control calculations etc.)
• Prepare / review budget and duration estimates, raise related Contract Release Orders and Service Orders.
• Follow rig cost control, advise of any budget overspend & follow-up on end of well cost reporting.
• Update and follow-up on rig cost control for service contracts involved in drilling and completion operations.
• Well design & delivery optimisation through applications of safe working practices, application of new technology & implementation of a drilling improvement plan (well performance improvement). Apply an understanding of greenhouse gas emissions & reduction plans. 
• Support the offshore workforce through communication, interaction & problem solving.
• Recommend equipment type & quantity including long lead items in conjunction with the QAQC & Procurement team. Follow equipment development & qualification where necessary.  Track equipment through the supply chain & prepare for well programme changes.
• HP/HT casing design in WellCAT and Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) operations.
• Undertake technical studies during the well planning process & supervise small task forces to resolve engineering / technical issues.
• Delegate for the Lead Drilling Engineer and Drilling & Completion Superintendent.
• Assist the Lead Drilling Engineer and demonstrate commitment to safety.
• Supervise and coach / mentor entry level engineers.

Experience / Qualifications:

• A degree qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline would be preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar Senior Drilling Engineer type role, directly within the North Sea Oil & Gas industry, is essential.
• Previous experience in a similar role, directly with an Operator, would be preferred.
• Previous offshore supervisory experience would be prefered.
• HPHT and MPD experience would be highly desirable.

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