HPHT Senior Drilling Engineer

Maersk Oil

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with the HPHT team to develop HPHT drilling engineering input as per the project maturation process Stage Gate requirements
  • Work with Maersk Oil project and subsurface teams to develop detailed objectives for HPHT drilling projects.
  • Identify risks and mitigate / manage these risks during the project maturation from define to execute gate.
  • Work with third-party (vendor) experts to develop well designs and plans. Evaluate third-party design analysis for thoroughness and accuracy.
  • Develop drilling cost estimates ranging from simple scoping to detailed probabilistic.
  • Present drilling designs and plans to peer review committees.
  • Review, evaluate and report work from partners’ HPHT operated ventures.
  • Work with HPHT Operations Team to ensure integration between well design and equipment.
  • Prepare technical invitations to tender for various drilling services.
  • Prepare drilling programs. Optimize drilling programs for a Multi-Well drilling campaign from Jack-Up.
  • Prepare HPHT drilling procedures and implement them together with Operations team.
  • Participate to HPHT operations follow up and provide technical support.
  • Participate in peer reviews of drilling projects from other Maersk Oil Drilling Departments, as required.
  • Participate in the mentoring, coaching and development of less experienced engineers.
  • Ensure conformance of the work with Maersk Oil policy and standards and the requirements of local government regulations.

Who we are looking for

  • Have demonstrable experience as a Senior Drilling Engineer who is looking to broaden his experiences in complex well design and in project development
  • Significant experience in HPHT Wells
  • Both project and completion experiences will be valuable.
  • Proficiency in drilling engineering and software applications
  • Good communication skills required, must be a team player with flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm
  • Strong analytical and organisational skills.

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