Drilling Engineer

Job description

Segment

Upstream
Role synopsis

The Drilling Engineer will be accountable for engineering activity covering the planning, programme preparation and execution of drilling and workover operations within the wells team. As part of the drilling engineering team you will deliver engineering design, program preparation and operational support on new and existing wells. Working with multi-disciplinary teams, you will ensure drilling programs, program amendments and dispensations to policy are prepared on schedule and are adequately risk assessed.
Req ID

81113BR
Location

United States - Colorado - Denver
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

Yes - Domestic (In country) only
Travel required

Yes - up to 25%
Key accountabilities

With a strong commitment to HSSE, you will take responsibility for planning and executing a well designs and workover programmes for an oil or gas well. Ensure drilling programs, program amendments and dispensations to policy are prepared on schedule and are adequately risk assessed. Working closely with resource teams, geologists, production and service company personnel to ensure an efficient operation. Cost estimating and cost control for wells activities.
You will monitor all phases of the drilling operations, perform post-analyses for benchmarking and learning, dentification and implementation of appropriate new technologies. Travel will be required to the field locations, to monitor and participate in drilling operations, performing third party Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Recommendations to engineering studies to improve drilling operational performance.
Essential Education

- BS degree in engineering
- Knowledge of conducting assurance and review of drilling planning work.
Desirable criteria and qualifications

- Competence with Landmark well engineering software packages ( DIMS, Wellplan, etc).
- IWCF Well Control certified or equivalent.
- Knowledge of pore pressure and fracture gradient prediction.
- Experience of working with third party service providers.
- Participation in continuous improvement processes.
- Aptitude to innovate and be open to new ideas.
- Flexible approach to work.
About BP

BP's US Lower 48 (L48) Onshore business operates across a vast US geography, from Texas north through the Rocky Mountains. The business manages a diverse portfolio which includes an extensive unconventional resource base of about 7.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent across 5.5 million gross acres in some of the largest and most well-known basins in the US. Headquartered in Houston (Texas), L48 employs about 1,700 people across six states, operates more than 9,600 producing wells and has 70,000 royalty owners. Our vision is to be the most respected and admired oil and gas company in the Lower 48 US states.

Our Wyoming operations are anchored on the giant Wamsutter tight gas field in the south central part of the state. In the San Juan area of Colorado and New Mexico we produce from tight gas sands and operate the largest coal-bed methane field in the US. Our Mid-Continent operations cover the prolific Anadarko, and is home to the famed East Texas basin, along with the Woodford shale gas play and Arkoma basin. We also have non-operating interests in over 10,000 wells across the US with substantial positions in both the Eagle Ford and Fayetteville shale basins.

In 2015, the L48 Onshore is being established as a separate business within BP's Upstream to manage its onshore oil and gas assets across the US onshore. This effort is being undertaken to improve competitiveness and help L48 remain at the forefront of innovation and development of technologies for unconventional resources.

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Application close date

03-Jul-2017
Sub-category

Drilling
Job category

Wells
Countries (State/Region)

United States - Colorado
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Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

- Proven success in a Drilling Engineer role, demonstrated competence in well design, for both drilling and workover activities
- Personal commitment and proactive approach to HSSE.
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
- Demonstrated experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Proven track record as a strong team player.
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If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.