Senior Drilling Engineer
Houston, TX 
Share
Posted 1 day ago
Job Description

Location: Houston, Texas

JobSummary:

The Senior Drilling Engineer will be responsiblefor the assignments related to theengineering and planning of drilling operations. Collaboration with other disciplinesof the Company for drilling engineering related issues will be necessary for the Execution Department to be successful and meet Company objectives.This position is located in downtown Houston, Texas and reports to the Drilling Director.Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Work with geo-scientists and reservoir engineers to develop detailed objectives for all new drilling projects
  • Develop drilling cost estimates ranging from simple scoping estimates to probabilistic cost estimates
  • Review offset wells and identify risks and hazards, as well as best practices
  • Develop detailed well designs and perform casing stress calculations
  • Aid in the internal development of well plans for pad development with AC concerns
  • Evaluate design analysis for thoroughness and accuracy - For permitting and execution purposes
  • Write comprehensive drilling programs and contingency procedures
  • Provide technical support to field operations
  • Monitor drilling operations according to safety and quality control standards, environmental regulations, corporate policy and contract terms
  • Visit the drilling rig during critical operations
  • Lead pre-spuds and after-action reviews to identify best practices and lessons learned, and document these in a lessons learned database
  • Prepare an End of Well report
  • Gather and organize information such as equipment specifications, government regulations, operating agreements, permit approvals, technical publications, guidelines and reports

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • 5 years oil and gas experience
  • Currently in drilling engineer role
  • Unconventional developments experience
  • Must have working knowledge of government regulations and permitting requirements
  • Able to travel as needed
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Good communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Must possess the ability to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, copier, files, telephone, and fax
  • Meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions
  • Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone

The physical demands described here are representative of those that mustbe met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualification:

  • Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
  • 5 years of experience as a drilling engineer
  • Drilling experience in Bakken
  • Spotfire reporting experience
  • Influencing, consulting and collaboration skills

EEO Statement:

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.


Oasis Petroleum is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information, age, or any other factor protected by law.


 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
Email this Job to Yourself or a Friend
Indicates required fields