Well Technology - Well Control Specialist

Valaris•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Technical Advisor – Well Control provides expert well engineering support with respect to well construction and design and in particular well control risks. Acts as an internal independent Technical Authority for Well Control matters related to well operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree or PhD in a well or petroleum engineering related discipline preferred or recognized industry development program
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in offshore well construction and design is required
Formal development training and practical experience in the design and construction of offshore wells both deepwater (subsea BOP’s) and shelf (surface BOP’s), preferably with an operator
Understanding of the operations of all types of offshore drilling rigs
Extensive experience in the use of (and preferably development of) well control and well construction related software applications
Supervisor Level Well Control certification and range of formal Advanced Well Control and Unconventional Drilling Technology training
Offshore survival and medical certificates as mandated by government regulations
Deep knowledge, skills and experience to act as an internal advisor and subject matter expert in well engineering and well control matters
A strong technical reputation within the oil and gas drilling
Demonstrably strong background with deep understanding in managed pressure drilling and other non-conventional offshore drilling technologies
Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
Availability and willingness to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs
Committed to a high standard of safety and to comply with all safety laws and all of the employer’s safety policies and rules. Must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel
Effective communication, teamwork, organizational skills and good interpersonal skills
Excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically and constructively handle confrontation
Exercise sound judgments and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
Maintain flexible attitude and approach towards assignments and successfully operate under ambiguous guidelines
Maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer’s sole discretion
Perform duties onsite, except those job duties which are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (such as off-site meetings with customers at their request or for marketing purposes, making deliveries to designated destinations, traveling to field offices to meet with superiors/peers/subordinates or attend/conduct training, etc)
Work effectively alone or as part of a team on projects
Demonstrated creativity, innovation, imagination and patience

Responsibilities

Fulfills role as internal well engineering subject matter expert and advisor
Reviews and provides independent expert opinion on client well programs and operations to ensure compliance with the company, regulatory, industry and client requirements
Evaluates and approves deviations from the company Well Control standard and manual
Provides technical support to Operations and other departments in the company with respect to well control & engineering related issues, including Management of Change (MOC) process, risk assessments, bridging documents, contracts, investigations etc.
Where required, reviews and assesses client's drilling plans/well design basis, and risk assessments
Supports well control incidents and other well related investigations to identify “lessons learned”, assess the effectiveness of the Valaris Well Control Standard, and evaluate whether any changes to the standard are warranted
Compiles and distributes “lessons learned” reports and develops & implements any necessary changes to the Well Control Standard
Represents the company in discussions with clients regarding well-control & well engineering issues, activities, problems, etc.
Participates in the after-action review (AAR) with key stakeholders
Conducts and participates in Well Control oversight activities, including offshore site visits
Assists with the development and implementation of well control competency and training process
Maintains the company’s Well Control Standard. The Well Control Standard consists of the company’s well control related policy, practices, procedures and also well control related equipment specifications and testing requirements
Monitors and implements technologies, industry standards and industry best practices
Participates and represents the company in industry standards setting organizations/committees such as ABS, IADC and API and also at meetings with government agencies such as BSEE, USCG, DOI, etc.