Key Requirements

Senior Drilling Supervisor experience in the North Sea
Experience on Semi Submersible's

Job Description

I am currently looking for a Senior Drilling Supervisor to work for my client, a top Operator in the Central North Sea. This is an ideal opportunity to join the project right at the start of the programme. Our client offers a very competitive rate. The ideal candidate will have Senior Drilling Supervisor experience in the North Sea Experience on Semi Submersible's. In the first instance please contact Alex McRobb at our Edinburgh office.

Job Description

Change International are currently recruiting for a Rig Manager for a conventional drillship operating in Asia. This could be a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Toolpusher to take the step up, or for an experienced Rig manager to secure a new position. Due to the fact that the rig sare going to be working in the Gulf of Mexico, only US Nationals will be considered.The following experience is essential for this role:* Minimum of 3 years as Senior Toolpusher or minimum of 18 months as Rig Manager* Experience on conventional drilling equipment, and content to stay on a conventional rig* Minimum of 5 years experience working on deepwater drilling rigs, drillships or semi-subsThe role itself will consist of the following:* Supervise all daily rig operations, ensure they are carried out safely and efficiently* Responsibility for ensuring rig positioning * Plan all rig activities, order any supplies required for both planned and preventative maintenance* Carry out daily meetings with the crew* Liaise with client representatives on site to ensure that work is carried out according to requirements* Complete reports and paperwork associated with the rig activities* Work closely with the Drilling Superintendent to coordinate drilling operations* Identify training and promotion opportunities for the drill crew on board the rig.* Budgeting for the rig.In order to be successful in your application you must have the following:* OIM Licence, USGC unrestricted* High School Diploma

Salary

$230000 per annum + benefits

Key Requirements

-BSc/MSc/PhD in Petroleum Engineering or relevant engineering degree
-10 years+ experience in the oil & gas industry
-Comprehensive knowledge in requirements for the design and optimization of drilling operations
-Interesting research background and "hands-on" experience
-Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor younger researchers
-Ability to define new drilling technology programs for the company
-Proven track record in solving drilling problems

Job Description

Senior Drilling Engineer - Aberdeen My client is one of the largest producing operator companies in the oil & gas industry and URGENTLY seeking an experienced Senior Drilling Engineer with a research background from an operator, service or consultancy background to develop new operations in Aberdeen, UK. YOU will be in a leadership role with relevant knowledge in drilling technologies, geo-mechanics, cementing, drilling fluids and advanced well completions. YOU will also need to be an expert in technical capabilities and fulfilling business needs with the ability to mentor less experienced engineers. In return my client offers a competitive salary, staff benefits and the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities of key international projects. Responsibilities: -Effectively dealing with challenging international projects -Technical and economical evaluation for drilling units -Involved in drilling optimization responsibilities -Working on bit selection, drilling fluids pore and fracture pressure prediction and completions -Actively involved with state of the art drilling technologies and geo-mechanics -Involved in expert training and teaching technical courses and workshops -Conduction of seminars, training and preparing manuals for less experienced engineers -Actively involved in cementing and advanced well completions -Preparation of technical papers for professional societies and technical groups -Liaising with other regional offices regarding drilling solutions Requirements: -BSc/MSc/PhD in Petroleum Engineering or relevant engineering degree -10 years+ experience in the oil & gas industry -Comprehensive knowledge in requirements for the design and optimization of drilling operations -Interesting research background and "hands-on" experience -Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor younger researchers -Ability to define new drilling technology programs for the company -Proven track record in solving drilling problems The role is URGENT and closing in a few weeks so if you are up for a new challenge in an operator company APPLY NOW!

Salary

55000 - 95000 per annum + negotiable, pension, insurance, bonuses

Job Description

My client is a leading global consultancy, with a strong heritage in the oil and gas industry, as their many operator clients will testify. These clients range from large multi-national producers, through to smaller independent concerns. The business prides itself on the quality of the technical expertise offered by its staff, and in doing so has earned an unrivalled reputation. The Role: The consultancy currently seeks to appoint a Senior Drilling Engineer / Manager to play an integral role in the Aberdeen office. Based predominantly on-shore, this is a non-operational role which will see you take responsibility for the management of a large existing drilling team. You are likely to get involved in and manage the following:- - The preparation of drilling engineering input to clients for the screening and evaluation phase of new opportunities and prepare drilling programmes. - Field development planning (e.g. linking slots to targets). - Feasibility studies/recommendations on infill wells; ERD & subsea; sand control; etc. - Economic Screening estimates/Costs + Drilling Operations supervision. - Researching and preparing cost estimates for client drilling operations. - Interfacing with teams and appropriate vendor community personnel in attaining optimum processes and services in planning for the cost efficient wells development. - Generating AFEs for clients as appropriate. - Consulting on or managing well operations performance. - Analysing relevant data and presenting observations and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to improve operational and cost efficiency and preparing regular well reports. Looking after drill service contracts, you will oversee the establishment and administration of drilling and service contracts for clients, whilst also taking responsibility for a number of regulatory processes, assuring compliance with regulatory requirements for all well construction activities. You: The ideal individual will demonstrate both North Sea and international drilling engineering experience of over 10 years. Academically, you must possess a degree in a relevant engineering subject, and be extremely literate. You must be able to work both autonomously, utilising your own initiative, and as part of a project team. Familiarity with drilling software and new technological developments is a pre-requisite, and business development skills would be an advantage. This is an exciting opportunity, for which the total remuneration package is excellent for the appointed individual. For an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Sean McGuire at Edgar Cowen, or e-mail your CV direct.

Job Description

My client is a well known UK Operator with offices in London and Aberdeen. They currently seek to appoint a Well Team Leader to join them in the London office. The Role: With a team of Drilling Engineers and Technicians for whom you will be accountable, you will report directly to the Operations Manager. You will oversee the provision of technical, operational and commercial expertise in the preparation for, execution of and reporting on well operations. You will be tasked with providing a safe, cost effective well construction programme and to monitor the execution of the programme. Key responsibilities will include: - Preparation of technical and commercial sections of ITTs and analysis of returned bids for the selection of drilling rigs and third party services. - Liaison with client sub-surface team / management to define and agree the well objectives. - Well design including casing, directional, fluids, cementing, bits and hydraulics programming. - Preparation and approval of well construction programmes. - Liaison with key third party contractors. - Preparation of data for statutory submissions to regulatory authorities. - Preparation of and participation in risk assessment, hazard analysis and DWOP processes. - Preparation and processing of probabilistic models for well engineering projects. - Monitoring of daily cost tracking. - Keeping abreast of current health, safety and environmental legislative requirements. - Proactive management of all third party supply contracts - Supervision and management of direct reports. Experience: The ideal individual will possess an Engineering degree along with extensive offshore experience. You must also be computer literate and be knowledgeable about engineering software application programmes. You will also be IWCF certified. For an informal discussion please contact Sean McGuire at Edgar Cowen, or alternatively send us your CV. We always have new roles for Well Team Leaders; to hear about them, send us your CV or visit our website.

Job Description

Senior Drilling Engineer Operator Germany My client is a leading European exploration and production company, established over 75 years ago and has more recently expanded its interests internationally to cover the core areas of Europe, North Africa and South America, as well as the Russian and Caspian Sea. The company has an ongoing growth policy, maximizing its current assets and acquiring new fields. The Role: The company currently seeks to appoint a Senior Drilling Engineer to operate with the Drilling and Production Team, based out of the German head office. The newly appointed individual will provide technical support to other teams internally, including project management, implementation of new technologies, innovative work practices and cost saving initiatives. You will be required to take a lead role in the preparation, introduction and implementation of an ambitious programme to improve the economics of my client's drilling activities. In doing so, you will oversee: the execution of SSVs; the introduction of new drilling-related technologies; new innovative working practices; cost saving initiatives; and the training and development of junior production staff. Key Responsibilities will include: - Providing specialist drilling services to existing and new business development operating teams. - Reviewing drilling aspects of new projects. - Planning and executing drilling operations of Single String Ventures. - Preparing, promoting and supporting the implementation of new drilling technologies, aimed at further improving the economics of field development activities. - Introducing new technologies e.g. UBD, Case Drilling and Deep Water Drilling. - Generation of cost saving initiatives. - Implementation of innovative working practices. - Liaising effectively with other departments within head office. - Adhering to drilling-related company policies and environmental ideals. - Assisting in the preparation and development of training programmes for both junior and experienced staff members. Based out of the German head office, there will be frequent travel involved. My client is only looking to appoint people to staff positions. You: Reporting directly to the Manager of Drilling and Production, you must be an engineering graduate with at least 8 years of international experience in the E&P industry, with emphasis on drilling and workover technology, including supervisory, planning and design activities. It is essential that you can work as part of a team, demonstrating excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Fluency in English is also a prerequisite. For further information, please contact Sean McGuire at Edgar Cowen.

Key Requirements

* Must have experience drilling unconventional plays, shale, CBM, etc * Must be OPEN to relocation IF necessary. * Must be US Citizen or hold Greencard. * Must be from E&P background, NOT service company. * Degree OR minimum 3 years drilling experience. * Preferred: BOP Certification (Blow Out Prevention)

Job Description

Driller (Crew Foreman) is directly responsible for the rig crew during normal operations. Other duties and responsibilities may be added. Must be able to perform any jobs on the rig In order to instruct others on proper procedures, and to fill in for others when needed Trains crews and introduces procedures to make drilling operations more safe and effective Observes pressure gauge and moves throttles and levers in order to control the speed of rotary tables, and to regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes. Counts sections of drill string in order to determine depths of boreholes Pushes levers and brake pedals in order to control gasoline, diesel, electric, or steam draw works that lower and raise drill pipes and casings in and out of wells Maintains records of footage drilled, location and nature of strata penetrated, materials and tools used, services rendered, and time required. Starts and examines operation of mud pumps in order to ensure circulation and consistency of drilling fluid or mud in well Locates and recovers lost or broken bits, casings and drill pipes from wells, using special tools.

Salary

Negotiable

Key Requirements

* Minimum of 3 years Directional Drilling experience with 5 years industry experience is preferred. * Must be US Citizen or hold Greencard.

Job Description

*Must have Directional Drilling experience in unconvetional plays, shale, CBM etc. *Great benefits, bonuses, stock options, 401K matching 15%.

Salary

Negotiable

Job Description

Our Client, an international Operator with a substantial presence in the UKNS is currently requiring a Night Drilling Supervisor to join them on an contract basis. Reporting to the Senior Drilling Representative and Drilling Superintendent; to manage the drill crew and other service providers offshore, to ensure that all drilling, completion and work-over objectives are delivered safely and in accordance with company policies, procedures and legislative requirements. Minimum Qualifications/Experience 5 years experience as a NDS Degree Qualified Team player with ability to lead Excellent communication skills Valid IWCF, Medical and BOSIET

Key Requirements

83910 - Drilling Wells Team Leader
Our client is a major international gas company offering a wide range of services and products for the transmission, storage, marketing and use of natural gas.

They are currently recruiting for the position of Drilling Wells Team Leader, based in London.

Job Description

83910 - Drilling Wells Team Leader Our client is a major international gas company offering a wide range of services and products for the transmission, storage, marketing and use of natural gas. They are currently recruiting for the position of Drilling Wells Team Leader, based in London. Job Description Lead the London based well engineering team through project Appraise, Select and Define project workphases prior to handover to the drilling & completions execution team post sanction for all drilling, completion, welltest and intervention activities. Work closely with the asset and subsurface teams to generate and evaluate well conceptual designs to agreed well objectives Refine selected well concepts to achieve an executable and AFE level costed well design. Provide input into the AFE sanction process and input to other internal and external approvals Make continuous effort to improve regional well construction performance through well-researched applications and new tools and techniques. Lead the drilling and completions team in providing the following project deliverables; Project resourcing plan and activity scheduling Input to the PLANC register Conceptual well designs to peer reviews Offset well event database Well concept durations and costings Directional well designs for each concept Risk Assessments for each design concept Identification of Engineering Studies Identification of Long Leads Well engineering input into the project concept selection report Casing design report utilising Landmark software Completion / sandface / welltest design Functional specification / workscopes for equipment and services Interface engineering Project KPI's Well Basis of Design documentation AFE Well duration and cost estimates Coordinate platform interface engineering Set-up and coordination of the handover process of well planning and engineering data to the drilling and completions execution team Support to the well execution team prior to and during the execution phase including participation in DWOP sessions Participate in and lead discipline technical meetings with other regional areas. Participate in reviews of the Corporate (Tier II) Well Design and Operations Management Standards documentation. Review and maintain regional (Tier III and IV) well engineering documentation and standards. Provide general well engineering advice, data room support and class III cost estimates to the asset teams as requested during pre-project Appraise workphases. Manage the suspended well inventory including inspection and abandonment programmes. Benchmark all Eon drilling and completion activity against peers Coach, motivate and regularly assess the well engineering team Make offshore visits as required This is a contract position. The rate for this position is negotiable. If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference 83910. Orion Group currently supplies over 3,500 personnel in roles including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power & Utilities, Construction, Mining, Rail, Aerospace, IT & Telecoms, Office and Commercial. With 29 offices worldwide, Orion Group operate in the UK and internationally and in January 2009, were named the UK's number one for engineering recruitment.

Salary

Negotiable