Introduction

  • To manage and undertake drilling and workover projects to improve cost effectiveness, operational efficiency and safety of drilling operations and to and provide technical advice to the Assistant Manager – Drilling Engineering and to the drilling operations departments on procedures, equipment and techniques to resolve day to day operational problems.
  • The position is office based but visits to the rig locations will be required.

What are you going to do 

Preferable experience and expertise

  • Ability to analyze drilling performance and develop methods to optimize operational efficiency.
  • Experience with field development studies and implementation of innovative designs to maximize value.
  • Implementation of new technology.
  • Investigating failures and the use of root causes analysis techniques.
  • Preparation of contract work-scopes and the technical of tenders and service company proposals to identify the most suitable solutions in terms of safety and technical efficiency.
  • Expert knowledge of industry standards for drilling equipment and materials for both offshore and onshore operations.
  • Knowledge and first hand involvement in HAZOP studies and the development of the drilling hazard registers.
  • Preparation of business case and budgets to justify drilling engineering studies.
  • Ability to analyze and make recommendations to resolve critical operational problems such as loss of primary well control, stuck pipe, deviation difficulties, and restoring integrity to older wells that have with corrosion problems.
  • Strong commitment and passion for continuous performance improvement.
  • Experience with the formulation of strategies and operational plans (including contracting strategies) to achieve drilling objectives.
  • Ability to coach and support Qatari Development staff.
  • Experience with hydrogen sulphide well designs and safety practices.
  • Knowledge of tendering and contracting procedures and practices.
  • Experience with workover operations in high pressure gas wells
  • Knowledge of CO2 injection projects
  • Working experience in deep water drilling operations and HP/HT wells
  • Experience in working with standard Drilling Engineering Software
  • Knowledge drilling engineering software including: Compass; Well Plan; Stress Check; Casing Seat; and Openwells or equivalent industry packages.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • B.Sc. degree in engineering. (Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering preferred)
  • Minimum 15 years’ experience in drilling related operations.
  • 2 -3 years well site experience and 6-7 years in operations engineering.
  • Experience in drilling engineering projects and studies.
  • Strong analytical skills with excellent computer literacy.
  • Fluent in the English language and excellent report writing skills.
  • High energy and enthusiasm for delivering outstanding performance, with a “can do” attitude and proven track record in delivering performance improvement.
  • Experience and ability to facilitate and coordinate large technical workshops involving drilling and subsurface disciplines at a senior level.

What we offer 

  • Salary:
    • Day Rate in QR
  • Work Schedule:
    • 8 Hours / 5 Days
  • Duration:
    • 62 Months with possible extension
  • Location:
    • Qatar

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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