Job Description

The Drilling Engineering head is responsible for managing, supervising and providing strong leadership to the Drilling Engineers in the Drilling Department. The Drilling Engineering Manager is a member of the management team that will plan, develop and execute the drilling and exploration program. Essential Functions: - Supervise the specialist team of drilling engineers and provide technical advice to the Drilling Operations Departments on procedures and equipment required to improve cost effectiveness, operational efficiency and safe delivery of current and proposed drilling projects. - Manage the design and execution of the drilling of horizontal wells on multi well pads. - Manage the optimization of drilling operations to provide cycle time reductions, reduction in costs and increased operational efficiency. - Establish and negotiate performance based service contracts based on footage, turnkey and bonus pricing mechanisms for optimal efficiency. - Monitor the drilling industry and publications for new ideas and techniques. - Work collaboratively with Geology, Completions, Reservoir, Procurement, Land and Production Operations groups to implement new projects and execute the drilling program. - Supervise and coordinate the activities of assigned staff to ensure that the work of the section is completed in a timely and effective manner. - Assist in preparation of management presentations and quarterly reviews. - Provide solutions to the operations departments by analyzing drilling performance and developing methods to optimize operational efficiency. - Develop innovative designs and procedures for CLIENT drilling operations and ensure input of these solutions into future field development projects as well as ongoing operations. - Initiate and lead studies to improve procedures and implement new technology for the purpose of achieving safe, efficient and cost effective wells. - Recommend the standard for drilling equipment and materials for both offshore and onshore operations considering the cost, operational efficiency and safety aspects. - Provide support to the operational team by ensuring all software (e.g. data base software and technical software) required for effective management of drilling information and planning are available and accessible, and that required personnel are trained on its applications to enhance operational efficiency and ensure data integrity.