Drilling Engineer at WTS Energy

Responsibilities

• Prepare wells data sheet and carry out wells offset reviews.
• Carry out wells detailed design including casing design, mud engineering, hydraulics modelling.
• Write all wells Basis of Design documents ensuring compliance to all Company policies.
• Prepare wells detailed drilling procedures.
• Develop wells AFEs and Support the upkeep of the wellcost estimating and tracking system.
• Liaise with specialist contractors and suppliers, such as cement companies or suppliers of drilling fluids.
• Prepare an End of Well report for all assigned wells.
• Identify and evaluate appropriate offset wells.
• Monitor well costs daily. Prepare and update depth vs days and depth vs cost curves.
• Ensure final well costs in Company Wells Reporting database such as Open Wells
• Attend rig calls. Provides technical support on daily drilling operations.
• Provide fulltime engineering support to assigned drilling rig(s). Monitor daily morning report and facilitate data error corrections and coding.
• Know and follow the Global Drilling Community Standards and SOP’s.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in Well Engineering with an Operator.
• Good knowledge in the use of industry-recognized Well Engineering software such as Wellcalt, Stress Check, Drilling Office, Well Plan, Compass
• Must be able work in a multicultural environment.
• Willing to travel to the rig location to observe operations on an as-needed basis.