Drilling Engineer

NEPTUNE ENERGY IS AN INDEPENDENT ENERGY COMPANY WITH OPERATIONS IN EUROPE, NORTH AFRICA AND ASIA PACIFIC.

Neptune Energy is uniquely positioned for the energy transition. We aim to go beyond net zero by storing more carbon than we, and our customers, emit by 2030. Our vision is to be the leading E&P company by meeting society's changing energy needs and creating value for our stakeholders. We provide secure supplies of energy with a differentiated portfolio that is gas-weighted, long life, low cost and lower carbon.

Established in 2018, we now employ some 1,300 people in the UK, Norway, Netherlands, Germany, Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia and Australia. Our values of excellence in health, safety and the environment, accountability, integrity and teamwork are a core component of our business and help guide our actions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the countries where we operate.

Values

Neptune has a set of fundamental values that guide our people and the way we grow our business sustainably: Excellence in HSEQ, Integrity, Individual Accountability and Teamwork. Our Group structure is designed to support these values - it centralises responsibilities and distributes decision-making. With these values at the heart of how we operate, we deliver growth by:

Running our assets and driving our production in a safe, sustainable and efficient manner;

Developing our exploration projects to ensure healthy reserves replacement;

Integrating past acquisitions successfully and high-grading our portfolio of activities;

Considering additional M&A activities if these are value-accretive;

Driving an entrepreneurial culture without compromising integrity or safety in anything we do.

Culture

Neptune Energy's culture is centred around HSEQ, entrepreneurship, efficiency and value, attracting top E&P industry talent and creating an environment where our employees can flourish.

HSEQ is valued above all else and we are strongly committed to achieving best-in-class HSEQ standards, ensuring continued safe, reliable operations across all the whole organisation. The environment is a key consideration and Neptune Energy is committed to environmentally responsible operations, energy efficiency and transition to a low carbon future.

For our Drilling & Wells NO, department, we are looking for a candidate to fulfil the position of

Drilling Engineer

Location Forus, Sandnes

Job description

The Drilling Engineer will be responsible for assigned tasks for planning and designing work related to the planned operations on Neptune Energy operates assets. The engineer will follow up offshore operation on daily basis during execution phase.

Reports to: Wells Project Manager

Main duties and responsibilities 

• Ensure all drilling operations are planned in accordance with the Neptune Norge's requirements and regulations on the governing documents.
• Perform Drilling Engineering analysis including torque and drag, hydraulics, hole cleaning, anti-collision management, well control, casing wear analysis, kick tolerance, and casing + tubing design.
• Provide operations engineering support to the planning and rig team(s) as assigned.
• Assist with development and maintenance of cost estimating, tracking tools and preparation of cost estimates.
• Assist the Project Team Lead as required.
• Participate in and document well and operations risk assessments and DWOPs.
• Assist with technical specifications and evaluations during the procurement process.
• Effectively communicate with subsurface and project teams.
• Contribute to D&W Basis of Design and drilling and well programs (DOPs).
• Evaluate equipment, services, processes and technology to enhance drilling performance.
• Be a key role in the after action review system, lead section review's and incorporation of lessons learned to enhance learning efficiency in the organization.
• Maintain drilling documentation and data.
• Maintain benchmarking data and presenting and tracking D&W performance / KPIs. Including flat spot analysis and Rushmore data collection.
• Evaluate and assist in the implementation of new technology.
• Responsible for compiling the Final Well Reports.
• Assist with JV drilling and well support as request.
• Technical representative on assigned contracts.
• Travel offshore as required.

Required qualifications and experience

• Master or Bachelor degree within relevant disciplines.
• Experience as a drilling and well engineer, preferably from NCS.
• Knowledge and experience with subsea wells.
• Familiar with NORSOK standards.
• Fluent in English (oral and written) and preferably Norwegian language skills.

Behaviours

In Neptune we are looking for team members who:

• Act with humility, promote inclusivity and treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Seek out ways to collaborate and promote a culture of shared learning and knowledge in order to maximise value
• Seek opportunities for positive change and continuous improvement
• Are not afraid to push boundaries and challenge conventional wisdom and established truths
• Can adapt and act quickly in the face of changing situations
• Understand and anticipate stakeholder needs and use this insight to shape actions and decisions appropriately
• Hold themselves and others to account for their contribution and performance
• Show an unwavering commitment to safety, and have high standards of personal integrity

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Neptune we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

What we offer:

At Neptune we are committed to supporting everyone to learn, develop and gain new experiences. We have an open culture, so it is easy to make your voice heard and have a say in our future and your own development.

The work we do is challenging, stimulating and complex; you will be empowered to play a direct part and will be able to see the impact of your role.

We work in a highly collaborative way, so you will interface frequently with colleagues outside of your direct team, and at all levels of the organisation.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Information and application 

We are looking forward to your application!

For further information on the job content, please contact Mohammad Jahangir, Head of Well Engineering at Mohammad.jahangir@neptuneenergy.com?.

Please be informed that an assessment and reference check can be part of the recruitment procedure.