Job Description

Hours: Full Time (5x2)

Location: Neuquén, Argentina

Responsibilities

This Drilling Engineer is responsible for providing engineering, operations, regulatory and supply chain management support for all exploration, appraisal and development well work. The work is to be conducted in a safe, legal, and environmentally responsible and efficient manner.Responsible for drilling procedures, associated well cost estimates and well design changes for assigned wells.Technical support to daily drilling operations.Comply with the weekend guard schedule. Technically capable of designing and managing high profile and challenging projects, including exploration wells, individually or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Works with other drilling engineers as a team to develop specific and complex well plans.Identifies and evaluates appropriate offset wells, leads internal well design reviews, risk assessments.Develops well designs and confirms pore pressure/fracture gradient predictions.Assists with timely procurement of material, equipment and personnel. Reviews and approves invoices for accuracy.Prepare drilling programs, DWOP and EOWR. The Drilling Engineer will also be responsible for after action reviews and KPI review.Ability to successfully complete the internal Well Engineering certification program (round I and II) to be able to remain and progress in the Shell organization.

Qualifications

Drilling Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on field experience in drilling engineering in unconventional reservoir plays.Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline.Advanced English Language.Knowledge of HSSE&SP and applicable governmental regulations.Contract performance management and contractor engagement skills.Clear understanding of Drilling Hydraulics, Torque and Drag analysis, MPD, Cementing and Well Control.

Additional Desired Qualifications

 Analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Communication skills. Good presentation skills. Well Control Certification preferred. Familiar with Landmark EDM Applications. Relocation flexibility.