Sr. Drilling Engineer

Job Description

Senior Drilling Engineers, GREAT overseas opportunity!NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the Oil & Gas Industry.Our valued client is looking for a Senior Drilling Engineer responsible for technical planning and execution support for offshore Drilling operations, on a 28x28 days rotation for a 24-month contract in an office in the Middle East. Our client requires a B.S. Degree in Engineering from an accredited university as well as a minimum of 8 years post-degree experience. Candidate is expected to provide advanced level technical work and operations support, and MUST be eligible to work overseas and travel internationally.Work Schedule:Role will be office based, rotational (i.e., 28 x 28 days) or resident assignments will both be considered. Primary Duties:

• Provide advanced level expertise for high volume of drilling activity by planning, developing detailed designs and reviewing drilling procedure
• Develop detailed days and cost estimates based on offset performance to establish project budgets; Steward budget and well AFEs during execution of operation
• Adapt proven ERD Drilling practices to meet the challenges of longer reach, high angle sub-horizontal well design
• Apply job knowledge and experience to ensure readiness for broad range of contingency drilling operations
• Provide expertise in troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise during execution of Drilling programs
• Drive contractor performance by establishing high expectations and applying contractor management ?tools? to achieve success
• Effectively interface with stakeholders, including other functions within Shareholders, when appropriate
• Enhance D&C organizational capability by providing mentorship and guidance for less experienced staff
• Capture learnings from recent / current programs and apply in preparation for upcoming programs
• Support management of D&C contract portfolio; provide technical support for post award contract adds and implementing change orders / contract amendments as required
• Support development of new D&C contracts; define technical requirements and specifications to be included in contracts; provide engineering support for tendering activities, conducting technical evaluation

Education / Experience Required:

• Minimum B.S. Degree in Engineering from an accredited and recognized university
• Minimum of 8 years post-degree relevant work experience in Drilling Engineering
• Experience and strong technical knowledge of Drilling & Completions equipment, materials and services (including Jackup Drilling Rigs, Directional Drilling, Drilling Fluids, OCTG, Cementing, Liner Systems, Completion Equipment, Wellheads & Trees, Wireline, Coiled Tubing, Perforating, Acid Stimulation, Fishing and Milling)
• Experience in Drilling & Completions contract strategies, contract tendering, contract award, post award contract administration and contract negotiations for large Drilling & Completions programs
• Strong communication skills, including strong verbal and written skills in English and ability to clearly and concisely convey results and recommendations from technical and commercial analysis to audiences
• Experience working in Middle East Region preferred

With over 90 years combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the worlds leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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