The Senior Drilling Engineer will be responsible for optimising well operations and ensuring that wells are fit for purpose.  The post holder will also develop the asset D&W strategy for tackling technical challenges. 

Reporting to the Lead Drilling Engineer, the Senior Drilling Engineer will have the following main duties and responsibilities:

• Designing and preparing wells in accordance with UK regulations and internal company rules.
• Coordinating the well delivery process. Creating supporting documentation in conjunction with the Drilling Engineer.
• Leading 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. 
• Mastering ‘HPHT specialties’, such as HP / HT casing design in WellCAT and Managed Pressure Drilling operations.
• Providing live drilling engineering support to operations (casing design, directional, hydraulics, swab and surge, torque and drag, well control calculations etc.).
• Attending rig visits.
• Preparing / reviewing budget and duration estimates and raising related contract release orders and service orders.
• Following rig cost control – advising any budget over-spend and following-up on end of well cost reporting.
• Updating and following-up on rig cost control for service contracts involved in drilling and completion operations.
• Well design and delivery optimisation through applications of safe working practices. Applying new technology and implementing a drilling improvement plan (well performance improvement). Applying an understanding of greenhouse gas emissions and reduction plans. Ensuring lessons learnt are captured and actions closed.
• Supporting the offshore workforce through communication, interaction and problem solving.
• Recommending equipment type and quantity, including long lead items in conjunction with the QA/QC & Procurement Team.
• Mentoring / coaching Rig Site Engineer and Onshore Drilling Engineer.
• Undertaking technical studies during the well planning process and supervising small task forces to resolve engineering / technical issues. Providing ad-hoc support on pre-FID projects (technical, time, cost).
• Managing the technical aspect of multiple contracts in field of speciality, including day-to-day activity, budget control, service quality reviews and tendering of multi-service line contracts.
• Delegating for the Lead Drilling Engineer and Drilling & Completion Superintendent.
• Supervising, coaching and mentoring entry level Engineers.

Experience / Qualifications:

• A relevant engineering degree qualification is essential.
• Previous experience in a similar Senior Drilling Engineer type role, within the North Sea oil and gas industry, is essential.
• Previous experience in a similar role, directly with an E&P company / operator, would be preferred.
• HPHT, MPD and casing design experience would be preferred.
• Previous offshore supervision experience would be preferred.

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