Drilling Engineer

Division: Operations

Situation in organization:

• Position to report: Senior Drilling Engineer
• Duration: Fixed-term, 2 years with possible extension. Regular offshore missions

Job dimensions:

JOCAP is a non-profit Joint Operating Company established in 2018 and equally owned by partners SOCAR Absheron (SOA) 50% and TotalEnergies EP Absheron B.V. (TEPAb) 50% for the development and production of the Absheron offshore block.

The Absheron block is located offshore Azerbaijan in the Caspian Sea, about 100km southeast of Baku and 33km south of Oil Rocks production and processing facilities, at the water depth of 500m.

Absheron development reference agreements are PSA, JOA and addendums.

Phase 1 data:

• The studies for the next stage of Development are ongoing and targeting a FID in late 2024.
• Additional production of 11.3 MSm3/d of gas with 3 additional wells
• Drilling campaign of about 900 days with DRILLEX around 700 MUS$. Rig and LLI contracts place in 2024.

Activities:

The job holder’s overall responsibility is to perform drilling engineering activities, support in preparation of service tenders / contracts in agreement with technical referential in order to allow for the safe drilling operation on FFD/Phase I using the best work practices, with the objective of remaining within the agreed Budget and Schedule.

Key activities:

• Ensure Company HSE rules are considered during preparation and execution of Drilling operations. Support any deviation with proper derogation process.
• Perform QHSE audits in Drilling Rig / 3rd Party services Contractors' base.
• Based on Drilling timing and in close coordination with PSC, support contractual process for 3rd Party services and long lead items. During manufacturing stage, be a strong actor in QAQC process. Participate FAT and integration test for relevant equipment.
• Check QAQC procedures for Drilling Rig / 3rd Party services equipment preparation before mobilization to the Rig.
• Prepare Drilling / Side tracking / Cementing / Casing running programs and ensure CMS is followed. Prepare CMS derogation if required.
• Ensure Program is adhered to and any deviation captured through a Management of Change dossier.
• Provide technical expertise for Drilling / Side tracking / Cementing / Casing running subjects to Rig Superintendent to troubleshoot operational issues to minimize NPT during Operations.
• Optimize operations by capturing lessons learnt and contributing to continuous improvement process.
• Organize SQM with Drilling Rig / 3rd Party services Providers at the end of the Operations.
• Follow-up performances and establish Key Performance Database
• Check & QAQC the DDR on a daily basis during the operations
• Prepare Costs summary at the end of the Operations.
• Follow-up and keep track of Drilling Rig / 3rd Party services expenditures and ensure costs stay within AFE.
• Prepare End of Well Report for Wells and Handover dossier for Field Operations for Drilling / Side tracking / Cementing / Casing running operations.
• Prepare Return of Experience to capture highlights / lowlights of the Operations (from Engineering to Handover).

The job holder is accountable for demonstrating an exemplary behaviour with regard to HSSE rules & requirements, with regards to the Company Ethics and “Code of Conduct” policy and for implementing and controlling these rules and requirements within his area of responsibility.

HSE responsibilities:

• Comply with the Activities described within the HSE Management System
• Take reasonable care of own Health and Safety and that of Others who may be affected by their acts at work
• Each employee, at his level of responsibility, must observe all Company Rules, Procedures and instructions in the performance of his own task
• Assure of the safety of his work site
• Exercise such caution as is necessary to avoid danger to persons and installations or to avoid pollution
• Report any anomaly, abnormal conditions and near miss to supervisor
• Participate actively in or lead when required HSE meetings, safety talks, tool boxes, training sessions and drills
• Leader in the execution of the HSE plans

Authority to suspend activities when there is a potential or actual threat to human life, the installation or the environment, and notify forthwith the responsible supervisor

Accountabilities:

A: Minor or occasional – B: Important or frequent – C: Essential or regular.

Detailed activities:

• To adopt and demonstrate an exemplary behaviour with regard to HSSE, to implement HSSE rules and requirements within his area of responsibility   -  C
• Using JOCAP rules and procedures and best work practices, establish and maintain a set of specific procedures complying with main agreements signed (PSA / JOA), to cover the co-ordination and control of activities   -  C
• Actively contribute in contracting and procurement process for 3rd Party related services and equipment -  C
• Produce the detailed engineering to allow diligent start-up including rig preparation and FAT/FIT   -  C
• Participate in project reviews (HAZOP, HAZID, DWOP, CWOP...). Lead Drill Well On Paper  -  C
• Review engineering work in detail for complex issues which may jeopardize the operability or OPEX of the Absheron project.   -  C
• Participate in the Efficiency Improvement Initiative process   -  C
• Define and initiate required studies related to Subsea wells engineering and operations activities  -  C
• Act as an active member of the collaborative team in order to support operational team  -  C
• To participate in the preparation and participate when requested (as required) to all required Workshops / Committee meetings with Service Provider(s), Authorities, Partners, and Stakeholder… -  B

Required Competencies:

• Level / Diploma: Engineering degree bachelor or master
• More than 5 years of experience as Drilling Engineer in Subsea, HPHT, deepwater, exploration & development projects during project preparation and execution phase
• Competence with Well Engineering software packages
• Participation in Continuous improvement processes
• Ability to innovate and be open to new ideas
• Proven track record as a strong team player
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, demonstrated by an ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams
• Actively seeks out know how and best practice
• Strong analytical skills and the capacity to solve complex problems
• Executes and delivers results, which has a real bias for delivery.

Interested applicants should submit their CV in English.

Please indicate the name of the position  you are applying for in the subject line of the email. Otherwise your candidacy will not be considered.

Deadline for applications –  December 20, 2023.