Drilling and Completion Engineering Advisor at Multinational Logistics and Allied Services Limited

Job Description

• The primary role of the Drilling and Completions Engineering advisor is to provide expert-level technical support to the drilling and completion engineers.
• Other responsibilities include assuring implementation of best available economical technology in drilling and completions operations, promoting the latest technology in operations, surveillance and improvement of daily progress, troubleshooting operational or technical drilling and completion problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Must know the operating and construction characteristics of all components in the drilling or completions systems to be used.
• Must be knowledgeable about alternative systems and procedures which might be implemented to improve operational efficiency.
• Participates on multi-functional teams to provide technical support to drilling and completion plans
• Provides analysis and recommendations for drilling and completion operation and equipment needs including but not limited to drilling and completion fluids, blowout prevention equipment, cementing, casing design, riser analysis, directional drilling, extended reach drilling, coiled tubing, wellhead and trees.
• Provides support in analyzing design standards, practices, and guidelines.
• Trouble shoots operational / technical problems; Assists in preparing Root Cause Analysis.
• Identifies technology needs, gaps and opportunities to reduce cost and increase efficiencies.
• Seeks out and evaluates emerging technologies and new ideas.
• Stewards the development of targeted critical needs and competitive advantage technologies.
• Advocates and facilitates first-time technology applications.

Works with Drilling and Completions Engineers and Operations to prepare standard operating practices and procedures including, but not limited to, the following:

• Moving in/off of platforms.
• Drill pipe/ Drill Collars handling/ care/ maintenance/ inspection criteria.
• QA/QC programs for all downhole equipment.
• Emergency Response planning and upgrade.
• Safety.
• Well head equipment.
• Provides well-site drilling or completions surveillance and engineering assessments and supports Operations Superintendents on critical activities and problems, such as equipment failures, mud and hole problems, abnormal pressure detection, well testing and well control.
• Must keep abreast of the best available technology (including Smart Well and Flex Well Completions).
• Maintain proficiency in well control technology and training.