About the Role
This position involves providing technical advice on the adoption of new drilling and well operations technologies and practices to enhance well design and operations while ensuring compliance with HSE standards. The role requires collaboration with Assets to define operational requirements and develop and implement guidelines, programs, policies, practices, and procedures for drilling operational activities aligned with corporate strategies. The ultimate goal is to improve current operations, enhance well productivity, reduce duration and cost, and extend well life to achieve operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
- Provide technical advice and guidance to Asset teams on well design, well operations, new drilling technologies, and quality management techniques to improve asset performance and achieve business objectives.
- Evaluate new strategic well technologies, facilitate trials, and support the approval process by assessing results in alignment with divisional mandates and Asset strategies.
- Define technical requirements and design rig equipment to optimize rig fleet efficiency; lead studies to identify solutions for performance optimization to meet Asset objectives.
- Provide timely technical support for all assets during drilling crises to ensure quick resolutions.
- Lead audits and failure investigations, recommending remedial measures to resolve identified gaps and failures promptly.
- Participate in Drill Well on Paper (DWOP) and After Action Reviews workshops in collaboration with the Well Delivery Team.
- Provide expert technical advice in drilling engineering and well operations, performing critical analysis and assessing findings and recommendations in discipline reports.
- Contribute to the identification, sourcing, and selection of service providers for well operations solutions; validate service requirements and participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor qualification in accordance with standards and procedures.
Supervision
- Plan, supervise, and coordinate activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
- Train and develop assigned staff to enhance their skills and proficiency in delivering section objectives.
Budgets
- Provide input for the preparation of department/section budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved budget and work plans.
- Investigate and report significant variances to support performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Implement approved Department/Section policies, processes, systems, and standards to support work programs in line with company and international standards.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
Performance Management
- Contribute to achieving approved performance objectives for the department/section in line with the company performance framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Design and implement new tools and techniques to enhance the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
- Identify process improvements against best practices to pursue greater efficiency per ISO standards.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
- Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards and best practices.
Reports
- Provide inputs for preparing Section MIS and progress reports for company management.
Internal Communications & Working Relationships
- Maintain contact with line manager, peers, and other employees within the company as required.
External Communications & Working Relationships
- Engage with external parties, including consultants, third-party service providers, and government agencies as needed.
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- 6 years of experience in relevant fields.
Professional Certifications
Work Conditions, Physical Effort & Work Environment
- Physical Effort: Minimal.
- Work Environment: A/C environment, with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions like heat, humidity, and dust during site visits.
Job Family / Sub Family: Operations / Drilling Operations.
