Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Qatar, Doha
Parttime: 0 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Conventional Energy
What are you going to do
- Evaluate and qualify premium threaded connections in line with ISO 13679, API RP 5C5, and internal performance criteria.
- Interpret and validate connection test data to ensure suitability for specific environments and loading conditions.
- Provide recommendations for connection selection aligned with wellbore conditions, pressures, and operational parameters.
- Perform engineering design of casing and tubing strings, including strength calculations and performance envelopes.
- Ensure designs meet well integrity, performance, and operational objectives under all anticipated loading conditions and operating environments.
- Collaborate with drilling and completions teams to optimize OCTG selections for well construction efficiency and safety.
- Define inspection requirements and develop quality plans covering NDT methods, dimensional inspection, hardness testing, hydrotesting, and drift checks.
- Verify conformance to API, ISO, and project-specific specifications.
- Provide oversight during inspections and disposition of non-conforming materials.
- Conduct assessments and technical audits of OCTG manufacturing mills.
- Evaluate capabilities related to metallurgical processes, threading, heat treatment, dimensional control, and quality management systems.
- Lead mill qualification programs, including review of process documentation, sample testing, and compliance verification.
- Provide subject matter expertise to well engineering teams on OCTG selection, string configuration, connection compatibility, and design validation.
- Participate in design reviews and risk assessments for planned wells.
- Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of any tubular performance issues during operations.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable industry standards including API 5CT, 5B, 5C1, 5C5, 5C6, ISO 11960, ISO 13679, and relevant client specifications.
- Apply sound understanding of OCTG manufacturing processes, including threading, heat treatment, inspection, and finishing.
- Capable of assessing chemical composition against grade requirements, and understanding metallurgical principles, mechanical properties, and microstructure analysis relevant to OCTG applications.
- Able to interpret and critically review Material Test Certificate (MTC), mill reports, heat treatment records, ...etc. for compliance with Company requirements and applicable industry standards.
- Evaluate and provide disposition on product deviation requests, ensuring compliance with technical and safety requirements.
- Review and verify product marking, traceability, and preservation methods in line with company and industry guidelines.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Advanced coursework in metallurgy is a plus.
- Minimum of 15 years of specialized experience in OCTG design, manufacturing, inspection, and field application.
- Proven expertise in casing/tubing string design, premium connection performance, and mill/manufacturer technical interface.
- Demonstrated knowledge of API and ISO standards, tubular engineering practices, and quality assurance programs.
- Strong command of OCTG design principles, stress analysis, and string load-case evaluation.
- Familiar with casing/tubing design tools and inspection protocols.
- Deep understanding of steel grades, heat treatment processes, and tubular QA/QC practices.
- Experience with product deviation reviews, manufacturing documentation, and preservation and marking compliance.
- Experience working with E&P operators, OCTG manufacturers, or tubular service companies.
- Exposure to offshore, sour service, or high-pressure/high-temperature (HPHT) well environments.
What we offer
- Salary:
- Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance
- Work Schedule:
- 10 Hours / 6 Days
- Duration:
- 24 months (renewable)
- Location:
- Qatar