Drilling Engineer

Job Description

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Drilling Engineer, based in Aberdeen.Responsibilities:* Core activity: Design & preparation of wells in accordance with UK regulations & internal company rules. To include:o Coordination of the well delivery process & owner of the drilling programme. Creation of supporting documentation, HSE Notification, governmental applications, MoC, derogations, abandonment plans, end of well reports, experience sharing etc.o Providing live drilling engineering support to operations (casing design, directional, hydraulics, swab and surge, torque and drag, well control calculations etc.)o Liaison with internal departments; asset, subsurface, reservoir, well performance, completion, testing, intervention, contracts & procurement, well examination etc. o Accurately prepare budget and duration estimates, raise related Contract Release Orders and Service Orderso Update and follow-up of the rig cost control for service contracts involved in drilling and completion operationso Well design & delivery optimisation through applications of safe working practices, application of new technology & implementation of a drilling improvement plan (well performance improvement)o Support the offshore workforce through communication, interaction & problem solvingo Perform an average of one overnight rig visit per month* Teams: Work, collaborate & participate in teams of multi-disciplinary engineers in a hybrid working environment spending at least 60% of your time in the office, 100% in office when operational* Studies: Undertake technical studies during the well planning process & supervise small task forces to resolve engineering / technical issues* Contract Management: manage the technical aspect of multiple contracts in your field of specialty including day-to-day activity, budget control, service quality reviews & tendering of minor contracts* Delegation: Delegate for the Senior Drilling Engineer* Assist the Senior Drilling Engineer and demonstrate commitment to safety* Learn & develop Continuous Improvement Projects / Lean initiativesExperience & Qualifications:* The job holder will hold a BSc of MSc or equivalent in appropriate engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Offshore or Petroleum) with relevant experience in well engineering.* Organisational skills to prioritise and manage a heavy workload in a rapidly changing environment* Good computer skills, especially in Drilling Engineering software* Job Holder will be committed to developing further skills and experience in their technical discipline* Previous offshore experience is a benefitContract positionIf you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then, please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/068269.Our role in supporting diversity and inclusionAs an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to ourbusiness and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion.In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment. #J-18808-Ljbffr