Drilling Engineer jobs in Alaska

Drilling Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of oil and gas wells. Performs design evaluations and recommends alterations to improve safety, costs, and efficiency. Being a Drilling Engineer may conduct risk assessment and cost estimation. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Additionally, Drilling Engineer is familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field. Typically reports to supervisor or manager. To be a Drilling Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Senior Drilling Engineer
  • Fairweather, LLC
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Overview

     

    JOB SUMMARY:

    The Senior Drilling Engineer will provide drilling engineering support in all phases of the drilling process, well planning, operations support, project review and closeout, to ensure consistently high standards of engineering and planning are applied to well construction activities. Implementation of lessons learned, new technologies and operational best practice in order to drive down well costs and achieve the company’s exploration and development objectives in a safe and environmentally sustainable way. This is an Anchorage based, office position and remote work will not be permitted.

     

    LOCATION: ANCHORAGE, AK- OFFICE POSITION- NO REMOTE WORK

    SCHEDULE: 5/40

    CONTRACT: 12 Months

    This is a Contingent Workforce Program position

    Responsibilities

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

    • Promote and lead in the implementation of company policies and procedures, including Safety, health, environment, process, people and planning
    • HSES performance in the planning and design phase of well construction
      • Ensure compliance with Santos HSES Management Standards during the planning and design phase of the well construction process
      • Identify and develop opportunities to engineer safety hazards out of the drilling operation
      • Ensure well designs comply with well integrity best practice
      • Participate in incident review and investigation as required
      • Ensure Risk registers are compiled, and all outcomes of risk assessments are closed out prior to commencing the operation
    • Well design, monitoring, and reporting activities
      • Ensure appropriate drilling engineering input is allocated to concept, feasibility and detailed design stages of well construction projects
      • Conduct and participate on peer review well design concepts
      • Initiate investigations and close out reports into technical and operational non-compliance events
      • Preparation of Drilling Programs as per Santos Standards, Procedures and the SMS process.
      • Utilize engineering tools (Landmark Suite, AI Driller & ERA) and principles to assist in all aspects of well design
      • Leads risk and peer reviews assessment sessions and incorporates mitigation action plans into procedures.
      • Prepare of Cost estimates of different levels as well as AFE’s as required
      • Provide engineering and technology advice to ensure well objectives (SORs) are achieved, improving and making effective solutions through innovative technologies and/or business strategies
      • Develop recommendations on equipment and materials specification, procurement and contracting with long term outlook; develop strategic planning and recommendations for same to achieve known schedules and objectives
      • Steward compliance with various internal approvals, dispensations and change management processes, end of well and lessons learned exercises
      • Conduct end of well review meetings to assess technical, operational and financial performance
      • Provide daily support for drilling operations
      • Conduct field visits to company-operated assets to evaluate operations and maintain a safe and environmentally conscience workplace
      • Monitor and report operational performance relative to benchmark targets
      • Identify, assess and control hazards and effectively implement all relevant Santos health and safety policies and procedures
    • Maintain business and Engineering systems and processes
      • Ensure wells are in compliance with Santos Well Engineering Management process, the Drilling and Completions Procedures as well as the local regulator legislation during the well planning, design and execution phases
      • Support Contract team in their processes to secure well specific services as well as support on management of contract of suppliers and performance
      • Ensure full utilization of Wellview during the entire well construction, execution and closeout life
      • Monitor and co-ordinate challenge session, peer reviews, post well wash-up meetings & AAR’s
      • Ensure compliance with drilling costs control processes and procedures
    • Specify, order and QA all well materials and services
      • Forecast and order long lead items relative to well schedule
      • For quality assurance standards, ensure appropriate specifications for well materials and equipment
      • Identify and resolve non-conforming materials and equipment
      • Assures that suppliers are aligned with well goals and objectives and that adequate QA/QC plans are in place and being followed by contractors

     

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

    • BS in Engineering, preferably Petroleum, Mechanical or Geology
    • Strong technical competency
    • Be able to utilize engineering tools and principles to assist in design all aspects of a well construction
    • Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines
    • Ability to effectively communicate ideas
    • Good teambuilding and mentoring skills
    • Be able to develop and maintain effective communications with rig based personnel
    • 15 years oilfield experience and operational drilling

     

    REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

     

    PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

     

     

    This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

     

    A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

     

    This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

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Plant Engineer
  • Doyon Limited, Doyon Drilling, Inc
  • Fort Wainwright, AK FULL_TIME
  • Overview Doyon Utilities provides excellent career opportunities for motivated individuals. As the primary utility provider for the U.S. Military in Alaska, we offer stability and opportunity even in ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Drilling Services Application Engineer, (DRS), Anchorage, AK
  • Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • Would you like the opportunity to work for an Oilfield Services Company?Do you like working in collaborative teams and solving technical problems?Join our Team!As a leader in the oilfield services ind...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Roustabout - Kuparuk - Drilling Toolhouse
  • Kuparuk - Drilling Toolhouse - ASRC Careers
  • Prudhoe Bay, AK FULL_TIME
  • Consolidated Company Overview ASRC Energy Services, LLC (AES) is part of the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) family of companies. ASRC is a private, for-profit corporation that is owned by an...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Bed / Winch Truck Driver - Kuparuk - Drilling Toolhouse
  • Kuparuk - Drilling Toolhouse - ASRC Careers
  • Prudhoe Bay, AK FULL_TIME
  • Consolidated Company Overview ASRC Energy Services, LLC (AES) is part of the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) family of companies. ASRC is a private, for-profit corporation that is owned by an...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Directional drilling
  • Baker Hughes
  • Juneau, AK FULL_TIME
  • Would you like to work for a forward-thinking technology company?Do you enjoy technical challenges?Join our growing team. We are the leader in well construction and production. Our innovative physical...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Designer
  • United Utility
  • Tampa, FL
  • The Designer I designs overhead electric distribution projects that will serve to strengthen the client's electrical gri...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Development Associate
  • Ojjo, Inc.
  • San Rafael, CA
  • Job Title: Business Development Associate Department: Business Development Reports To: Director, Business Development Lo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Testing Lab Technician
  • Ojjo, Inc.
  • San Rafael, CA
  • Job Purpose: The Testing Lab Technician will be a core member of the Testing & Certification team. The role will be loca...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Asset Coordinator-Odessa-TX
  • Nabors Industries
  • Odessa, TX
  • Description Are you seeking an opportunity to show your exceptional skills and knowledge?Are you looking for a company w...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL Driver - Logistics Operations
  • Nabors Industries, Ltd.
  • Houston, TX
  • Are you seeking an opportunity to show your exceptional skills and knowledge? Are you looking for a company which provid...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CNC Machinist I - 30.33/hr & $5000 sign on bonus
  • BAE Systems
  • Louisville, KY
  • Job Description What's it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. As part of our manufacturi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Warehouseperson-Magnolia
  • Nabors Industries Ltd.
  • Job Description Warehouseperson-Magnolia - ( **Requisition ID** : 2200002B ) **About Nabors** Nabors is a leading provid...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Petroleum Engineering Specialist (952)
  • Saudi Aramco
  • Houston, TX
  • Basic Function Provides expert technical advice and guidance in either a broad or specialized area of petroleum engineer...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Alaska is the northernmost and westernmost state in the United States and has the most easterly longitude in the United States because the Aleutian Islands extend into the Eastern Hemisphere. Alaska is the only non-contiguous U.S. state on continental North America; about 500 miles (800 km) of British Columbia (Canada) separates Alaska from Washington. It is technically part of the continental U.S., but is sometimes not included in colloquial use; Alaska is not part of the contiguous U.S., often called "the Lower 48". The capital city, Juneau, is situated on the mainland of the North American ...
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Income Estimation for Drilling Engineer jobs
$111,237 to $142,029

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