Career Opportunities: Senior Drilling Engineer (6021) - Talisman Energy

 

Career Opportunities: Senior Drilling Engineer (6021)

Req Id 6021 - Posted 04/02/2013 - United Kingdom - Aberdeen

   

Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited is a joint venture company, working to deliver maximum value through a continued focus on safety, extending the field life of its North Sea assets while attracting and retaining talented people across the industry. The focus of the joint venture is to continue to invest in asset integrity and to improve ongoing operating performance, as well as accelerating infill drilling, unlocking additional infrastructure-led exploration opportunities and executing major projects. The company is committed to conducting business safely, in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. For more information, visit: www.talisman-energy.com


Job Title: Senior Drilling Engineer
Req ID: 6021
Location: Aberdeen
Employment Type: Contract/Permanent
Closing Date: Ongoing

Position Overview and Responsibilities

• Accountable for the generation and optimisation of the Wells Project Plan – 18 month look ahead.
• Works with Exploration Manager, Wells Manager – Engineering and Wells Managers – Mobiles to ensure an optimum well and rig sequence with minimum rig moves
• Accountable for the supervision of the Drilling Engineering Team within Wells Engineering.
• Accountable for the generation and authorisation of all Well Budget & Detailed Estimates, maintenance of the Well Estimate Register and correct process and procedure compliance. Ensures continuity applied throughout all projects.
• Ensures latest technologies are screened for application on all projects.
• Represents TLM on a global basis with respect to expertise and advice.
• Responsible for the effectiveness of the Drilling Engineering Team input to the planning and implementation of all TLM projects. Works with the Wells Manager – Engineering and Wells Managers – Execution to target engineering efforts to ensure that wells are designed and delivered to meet their agreed business objectives and with due regard to operational risk, engineering optimisation, safety and cost effectiveness.
• Responsible for conceptual well design of all Wells. Works with the Wells Manager – Engineering and Wells Manager – Execution to ensure that all conceptual well designs meet regulatory requirements and with due regard to operational risk, engineering optimisation safety and cost effectiveness.
• Responsible for the review of all Drilling Programmes – Subsea and Dry wellheads to ensure that the drilling programmes meet their agreed business objectives and with due regard to operational risk, engineering optimisation, safety and cost effectiveness.
• Supports the Wells Manager in ensuring the rig tendering process and rig audits are conducted with due respect for wells.
• To identify and promote the use of technologies to enhance operational effectiveness and stretch operational capabilities and consider implementation into conceptual well design.
• Approve / Endorse work programmes, procedures and work instructions ensuring that adequate peer reviews and risk assessments are undertaken and the programmes are safe and technically sound.
• Coordinate the identification, assessment and implementation of new technologies where appropriate. Liaise with Industry Peers to ensure that TLM stays abreast of latest innovations. Represent TLM at relevant industry forums.
• Incumbent shall ensure that the Talisman Safety Management System is complied with at all times within his technical area and that appropriate preparation and resource has been made to permit the safe execution of all well services operations under their control.
• Incumbent shall ensure that all well construction activities are carried out in full accordance with the requirements of the Talisman Policies and Procedures, as well as ensuring compliance with UKCS regulatory and industry accepted practices, and shall strive to continuously improve the Wells Management System (WMS).
• The incumbent shall resource and support technical / quality assurance audits on key service providers or equipment vendors.

Education, Experience, Technical Qualifications:

• Engineering graduate
• Broad experience in Drilling & Completion operations both on and offshore (Planning and Operational Implementation) with particular emphasis on both Exploration and Development wells.
• Experience in building and supervising high performance well engineering teams
• Proven capabilities in problem analysis and solution development.
• Proven capabilities and Project Management Experience in multiple Well Projects
• Collating and interpreting data and technical information.
• Project planning and design.
• Advanced/Emerging Well Engineering Technology

Candidate Profile:

• Results oriented - Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; is capable of working in challenging, fast paced environment
• Collaborative - Works effectively across the organization to achieve goals
• Innovative - Champions new ideas and creates an environment that supports innovation and creativity
• Decision Maker - Effectively examines events, issues, and problems, and generates solutions
• Leads with engagement – Builds commitment to a vision and plan of action aligned with organizational mission and goals
• Develops others – Shares knowledge and provides mentorship to less experienced team members
• Self Starter – Requires minimum supervision and direction to efficiently complete work assignments

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