Drilling Engineer

The main role is to provide technical assurance that drilling operations are planned and executed in a safe, compliant, and reliable manner on Noble's fleet of Jackup and floating rigs.

Responsibilities and Contributions

• Support rig and client operations with engineering and well control input when required.
• Actively participate in operational risk assessments, applying lessons learnt and providing technical support to the rig teams on client well plans
• Evaluate and make recommendations on contractual Well Control Bridging documents.
• Interface with and support NORMS in collaboratively assessing plans for critical well operations or responding to unplanned events.
• Perform methodical analysis, provide informed technical solutions to rig teams, management and clients on assigned projects
• Together with rig teams evaluate drilling programs, operational plans, and changes to same
• Apply Well Control principles in daily operations, and be able to shift focus from standard planned work to provide ad-hoc support when needed
• Assist in interpretation of relevant Drilling Standards and Noble Drilling procedures and make recommendations towards acceptance or rejection of internal and external deviations
• Maintain and update Noble Drilling Well Control Manuals
• Provide technical support to operator contractual due diligence processes
• Provide input to, and support drilling and well control training within Noble
• Travel offshore or to rig teams to provide technical support when required
• Prepare technical papers when Noble Drilling is involved in technical accomplishments or operations that push the boundaries of offshore drilling
• Provide engineering support for Managed Pressure Drilling operations
• Contribute to innovation initiatives, new technology evaluations, and proactive technical solutions to marketing / clients
• Cooperate with other organizational functions as required for business needs

Authority

Where responsibility is allocated the matching authority is also granted, unless otherwise stated. Stop any operation when deemed unsafe to continue.

Documentation and record responsibilities

As directed in Management System

Qualification requirements

• An Engineering degree
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Drilling Engineer including offshore wellsite experience
• Demonstrable ability to plan and design wells and carry out Basis of Design
• Demonstrable knowledge of the various aspects of Drilling, P&A, well intervention and completion operations
• Understanding of Well Control principles, procedures and techniques - preferably a part of previous work
• Versatility, calmness and ability to adapt to rapidly developing critical operational situations
• Solid grasp of Drilling Standards NORSOK, API 53, RP59, EI17, API 92 series
• Familiarity with Deep Water operations
• Familiarity with MPD operations and HPHT is an advantage
• Open mindedness and readiness to work as part of a small team supporting our 24 / 7 global drilling operations
• Good ability to collaborate and communicate upwards, downwards and laterally
• Valid IWCF certificate Subsea Level 4
• Fluency in English
• Ability to travel at short notice

Deputy

N / A

Safety and environment

• Work in accordance with Noble Drilling HSE policies, HSE objectives and follow up on HSE related tasks / programs
• Guide and support the management in HSE related issues
• Cooperate with the HSE department on issues regarding emergency preparedness
• Personal responsibility for own safety and environmental behavior and awareness and acting as a role model for HSE
10 days ago