ENGINEERING JOBS: Drilling Engineer - In Situ – December 2011 |

ENGINEERING JOBS

One of our clients, a Major Operator is currently seeking a Drilling Engineer - In Situ to join their Calgary based team.

JOB OVERVIEW

Based in Calgary and reporting to the Drilling Engineering Manager the successful candidate will be part of a team of engineers and technologists responsible with drilling operations within thermal areas.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES


Execute scope of work through high quality planning, technical design, operating practices and cost estimates for vertical, deviated and horizontal wells in thermal operations (core, observation, disposal and SAGD wells)
Ensure regulatory requirements and reporting are met
Drilling technical focal point for interactions with reservoir, geology and operations groups
Provide mentor ship and technical support to junior technical staff
Investigate new drilling technologies for project implementation. Ability to execute on new ideas and follow through with documented learning's and recommendations
Project management of drilling projects - quality control and track performance of safety, cost, schedule, quality
Actively review EH&S guidelines and provide leadership role with onsite supervisors and vendors
Provide well control and emergency planning response expertise.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Technical skills:
Undergraduate degree in Engineering
Five to ten years drilling experience
Has been exposed to increased responsibility in horizontal drilling engineering/operations. Preference will be given to those candidates previously involved in thermal drilling operations, especially SAGD
The successful candidate will have experience in mentoring junior staff and working in a multi-functional team.
Knowledgeable in Regulatory requirements, Industry Recommended Practices, Well control procedures and licensing.

General Skills:
Strong written and oral communications skills, good listening skills.
Ability to work in multi-functional team environment and good project management skills
Highly motivated team player, adapts to change, open to new ideas and new responsibilities
Self starter with well developed interpersonal and organizational skills in order to manage multiple projects within tight timeframe.
Strong computer skills is a must.

To apply please send your resume to Andrea at astepansky@airenergi.com