Job Description

Prepare drilling, workover or intervention programs to achieve the objectives specified in the Well Prognosis or Workover Proposal. The programs shall be prepared in accordance with CLIENT policies Standards and Procedures and shall include: casing setting depths, bit types, logging, hydraulic, mud program, deviation and well trajectory and wellhead designs and shall take into account potential problems from offset well data.

Ensure that HSE considerations are given the highest priority at the well design and program stages. Use risk and hazard management techniques to ensure that all significant risks are eliminated or controlled and provide an unrelenting commitment to achieving a safe operation.

Monitor and support the operations on the assigned rig and manage any required changes in the drilling program in accordance with the Management of Change procedures.

Collect data and prepare the key performance indicators for all wells drilled on assigned rigs and use the indicators to improve performance on a continuous basis.

Support and train new Qatari engineers as required to achieve CLIENT objectives.

Required qualifications, experience and expertise

1. BSc. (34 year) Engineering Degree from an accredited University. (Petroleum Engineering preferred)
2. IWCF certification (Supervisor Level).
3. Minimum of 15 years Drilling Operations Engineering of which at least 2 years experience on an offshore drilling rig.
4. Minimum 5 years experience with an IOC or major NOC in a similar position.
5. Skill in well design, tubular design, completions, wellbore construction, drilling fluids, well control, and a good understanding of geology.
6. Fully conversant with and ability to use drilling engineering software such as: Compass; Well Plan; Stress Check and Casing Seat or similar programs.
7. Proactive and high commitment to HSE with knowledge of Process safety related to drilling operations.
8. Knowledge and experience of risks assessment and mitigation using HAZOP and risk register techniques.
9. Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
10. Energy and enthusiasm for delivering outstanding performance and going above and beyond normal expectations.
11. Ability to make the correct operational decisions based on systematic analysis with rigorous attention to detail.
12. Ability to support and train Qatari Development staff

Preferable experience and expertise

1. Experience with hydrogen sulphide well designs and safety practices.
2. Knowledge of tendering and contracting procedures and practices.
3. Experience with workover operations in high pressure gas wells
4. Experience in working with CLIENTstandard Drilling Engineering software
   • - Knowledge drilling engineering software including: Compass; Well Plan; Stress Check; Casing Seat; and Openwells or equivalent industry packages.