Drilling EngineerPadua Petroleum

• This role will support and direct drilling engineering functions to support drilling operations; and lead major drilling engineering projects that require original or unusual analysis and solutions. This role will also

Key Deliverables:

• Provide sound drilling engineering methods and procedures to be used on drilling operations.
• Execute and accomplish assignments and studies in areas outlined in the scope, assuring conformance to overall objectives of all phases of drilling operations in areas including drilling penetration rate optimization, new drilling technology, and drilling studies.
• Deliver technical support for many types of drilling wells including complex multi-lateral and extended reach (ERD) horizontal oil and gas wells, offshore and deep water. Wellsinclude water injections and producing wells, exploration wells, and all kinds of workovers.
• Analyze advanced drilling data and the performance of new or existing drilling techniques to determine a need for or benefit from studies, recommendations, and/or modifications with respect to unit costs, and operating efficiency consistent with established operations.
• Assume ownership of relevant General Instructions and standards and, when applicable, recommend improvements to operational processes and guidelines.
• Prepare standard development practices and procedures to ensure maximum drilling efficiency consistent with safety, economics, reservoir, and aquifer considerations

Required Qualification / Experience

• BSc. Degree in Engineering, preferably in Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• A minimum of 12 years experience as a drilling engineer or foreman in the conventional oil industry. At least 10 years of this should be with a major international organization.
• A minimum of 5 years working as operations drilling engineer with at least 1-year cumulative time working on a rig as a Drilling Engineer or Drilling Supervisor/Foreman or equivalent.
• Experienced in developing cost analysis and preparing detailed workover evaluations and programs.

Knowledge / Skills:

• Highly analytical and strong attention to detail.
• Strong managerial, delegation, and negotiation skills
• Strong IT knowledge: Word and Excel skills
• A critical thinker and good problem-solving ability.
• Strong time management skills
• Report-writing abilities
• Committed to accuracy and completeness.