Field Drilling Engineer

Oxy•Midland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Field Drilling Engineer based in Midland, TX. The drilling engineer is responsible for the design and safe execution of the construction of an oil and gas well. The drilling engineer should utilize the principles of value-based decision making to create a value-maximized wellbore that withstands the life of the well. All drilling engineers work within a team under the drilling lead to handle all aspects of the engineering process, and operational execution for their assigned rig. The work schedule for a drilling engineer is 1 week office, 1 week rig, 1 week off working 12-hour tours while on location. Qualitative Goal: Be a self-governing individual that maximizes asset value through a risk-managed investment approach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent
Risk Management skills, including knowledge of Risk Assessment and Management of Change
Knowledge of HESMS and applicable governmental regulations
Clear understanding of Drilling Hydraulics, Torque and Drag analysis.
Well Control Certification.

Nice To Haves

Analytical and problem solving capabilities
Written and verbal communication skills
Good presentation skills
Familiar with Landmark EDM Applications

Responsibilities

Maintain safety culture with all contractors on location at all times
Keep accurate field estimates within 5% of actuals
Ensure all information input into Open Wells is accurate and comprehensive
Send daily reports and drilling curves for partner utilization
Day to day operational decision making falls on the Drilling Engineer with oversight from Drilling Lead
Manage all on-site logistics and third party personnel
Accountable for ensuring all laws, rules, and regulations are adhered to during the drilling of the well
Ensures location is fit for purpose before mobilizing a rig onto location to commence drilling
Work with other departments to create accurate AFEs for future projects
Work as a cross disciplinary team to create thoroughly researched drilling programs
Utilize the principles of self-governance to create meaningful projects that add value to the department
Practice relentless optimization and continuously look for improvement opportunities
Review field operations as a department to foster a continuous team learning environment
Attend industry classes and workshops with third party vendors to increase technical understanding and stay abreast of new technologies
Conduct periodic assessments of offset operators to benchmark performance and cost