Oil gas Jobs USA as Drilling Engineer

Drilling Engineer Oil gas Jobs USA

Job Ref No: 667
Location: USA
Job Type: Staff

A leader in unconventional natural gas production focused on exploration and the development of resource plays. Their business is characterized by the vision their senior executives and managers have for the growth and operation of the business. Achieving that vision is dependent upon their ability to attract and retain exceptional people.

Do you want to be part of a high achieving team, to have the flexibility to grow and go wherever your ambition takes you? Then you will enjoy a culture that encourages innovation and enterprise.

The Opportunity:

Our client is seeking a Professional Drilling Engineer with a proven track record of accomplishments to support various high-profile and emerging plays for the company. In return, you will have the opportunity to work in a true team environment and make a significant impact on high-profile projects. Further, you will gain experience with a company that is large enough to provide you with diverse challenges and yet small enough to make sure you get high-quality opportunities for professional achievement and growth.

Responsibilities include:
* Prepare detailed drilling procedures, AFE's, well designs, casing designs, bit programs and monitor progress of daily drilling activities.
* Work with the team members to ensure that the drilling schedule is met and carried out in the most cost effective manner possible.
* Stay current with new technology; develop and implement new techniques and approaches related to drilling processes, cannot be afraid to fail and/or test new ideas.
* Monitor actual well costs and benchmark against offset operators to ensure that we are the best in area.
* Participate in the bid process for drilling services.
* Lead the Company’s EHS programs by example in demonstrating safe work practices, adhering to all forms and guidelines, employing the 12 element EHS Management System, and strictly following all applicable Federal, State, County and local laws, statues and standards.
* Develop an annual performance contract that embeds these principles and practices into a yearly work plan as a high expectation of achievements.
* Meet with Drilling Coordinator, Completion Engineer, and Production Engineer to assist in well planning utilizing Auto-Cad drawings with rig and facilities piping placement.
* Supply rig with a drilling program & procedures with a drilling curve.
* Work closely with the Permitting Analyst and the Construction Foreman for location and survey costs.

The Person:

You will have a proven track record of accomplishments seeking to leverage your experience within a dynamic, ethical, team-based, and rewarding culture. The key criteria for this role are:
* Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team environment.
* Demonstrated project management skills.
* Strong business acumen.
* Bachelor's degree in petroleum or other engineering required.
* A minimum of 7 years experience specific to upstream oil & gas activities, with an emphasis in drilling engineering.
* Exposure to an onshore resource play strategy/business model with tight gas and/or shale gas is also preferred, but not required.

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