Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Wells Group

Job Description:

The Senior Drilling Engineer provides the engineering experience and expertise needed for well design, well planning, and preparation of drilling programs that safely and compliantly conform to well objectives. They support the WSUP in execution of well operations by delivering high level drilling engineering leadership, support, and assurance. They also support the Drilling Engineering Manager (Discipline Lead) in the coaching and development of Drilling Engineers.

Key Accountabilities

Provides the engineering expertise required to deliver well designs, planning, and programmes that conform to business objectives, are in compliance with local regulations, and are in conformance with all BP Practices and Procedures.

Works with cross-functional peers in wells engineering, wells operations, and subsurface to ensure that drilling engineering, well planning, and design conform to all project business objectives.

Supports the WSUP and the Drilling Engineering Manager in execution of well operations by leading delivery of drilling engineering support and assurance.

Provides coaching and mentoring support to less experienced DE staff. This position can also fill the role of squad leader in agile teams.

Education and Experience

Minimum B.S. Degree in Engineering from an accredited and recognized university.

Minimum of 10 years post-degree relevant work experience in Drilling Engineering. 

Experience working in offshore Trinidad environment across exploration and development wells using both Jack-up and Floating Rigs.

Experience with Subsea wells from a Jack-up is preferred.

Strong operational / wellsite Supervisory experience and exposure to Multi-discipline operations is

preferred.

Well Control Certificate desired

Why bp?

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

bp operates in a hybrid model working 60% from the office and 40% from home.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Casing and wellhead recovery, Casing and wellhead recovery, Casing Design, Cementing, Common process for wells activities, Cost-conscious decision-making, Cost Management, Crisis and emergency response management, Drilling data acquisition and well monitoring, Drilling Fluids, Drilling Operations, Drillstring component selection, Equipment integrity assurance, Managed Pressure Drilling, Management of change, Multi-lateral wells (Inactive), OMS and bp requirements, PPFG and geohazard principles for wells, Process Safety Management, Rig and vessel intake and start-up, Rig and vessel operations, Rig workovers, Risk Management, Side-track operations, Snubbing and hydraulic workover {+ 14 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

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