Drilling Engineer

Woodside Energy Ltd

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Woodside Energy USA Services Inc. seeks a Drilling Engineer at our Houston, TX location to plan and deliver segments of projects and whole well designs within a team. Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. Diversity encompasses various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themself. We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study
• 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• Experience must involve 2 years in the following: Well Design & Planning
• Prepare of drilling programs, contingency plans, and MOCs
• Well cost estimation and AFE generation
• GWS HSE strategy and application
• Lead rig site safety programs and conduct risk assessments
• Casing seat evaluation and stress modeling
• Well trajectory and survey program design
• Cement slurry design for zonal isolation
• Drill string design and drilling hydraulics
• Offshore campaign experience across various basins.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver segments of projects and whole well designs within a team.
• Collaborates across disciplines to share knowledge and achieve objectives.
• Works independently and solves complex problems with some supervision.
• Makes recommendations on project direction and scope.
• Learn new projects quickly and can adjust to unexpected and changing conditions.
• Prepares high quality written work and makes clear, concise presentations.
• Continuously demonstrates professional and ethical behavior.
• Leads the design process for a full well or portions of a well.
• Evaluation of casing seat, load cases, well architecture, and stress analysis.
• Designing the well trajectory and survey program.
• Performing drill string design and drilling hydraulics.
• Operational support, problem solving, contingency planning, record keeping.
• Participates and leads Well, Operational, and MOC risk assessments and control implementation as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of well cost estimates for planning and AFE generation.
• Maintains a close track of costs during operations, including cost reduction ideas.
• Manages service contracts and resolves and contractual or invoice disputes.
• Provides engineering input to quality plans for equipment and service tools.

Benefits

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level