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Drilling Engineer (Operation) - Exploration & Dev't. Dept.
Employer:
National Petroleum Services
Updated: Nov 7 2009
Desired Expertise: Drilling Engineering, Drilling Operation Engineer, Petroleum Engineering
Experience: 5+ years
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Salary: TBN
Location: Al-Khafji (Saudi-Kuwait Border), Saudi Arabia

Job Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY
Proposes annual and 5 year drilling and workover operation plan, and regularly updates the schedule. Prepares and compiles drilling and workover operation programmes, regular progress reports and completion reports of each well. Monitors and follows up drilling and workover operations, and recommends appropriate operational procedures and supporting requirements.

1. Proposes annual and 5 year drilling activity plan, schedule and cost estimation. Adjust and updates schedule regularly. Prepares and proposes drilling and workover budgets.

2. Compiles geological, reservoir, production and drilling engineering data and information, and prepares programmes for individual well drilling, workover and well completion operations. Monitors and follows up drilling and workover operations, and assists Supervisor in communicating with rig-sites, controlling operations, arranging materials and supplies, and coordinating with service contractors. Initiates and recommends specifications for equipment/tools, materials and supplies, supporting services, operation methods and procedures, and prognosis for drilling/worker/well completion practices.

3. Reviews and analyses various drilling engineering data, operation reports, statistics, and study reports, and recommends economical and safe measures for optimum drilling and worker operations. Collects latest information of new technologies and methods in drilling engineering, and recommends application of such technology/method to Company's operation. Ensures that all activities are carried out in accordance with the Company's safety policies and procedures.

4. Verifies operation reports and invoices from contractors, and prepares payment requisitions.  Assists supervisor in preparation of budget for the Group.  Assists Supervisor in tender procedures for supporting service contracts. Prepares a variety of regular operations reports, statistics, technical summaries and other technical reports. Prepares applications for Governmental approval for drilling and workover operations.  Discusses with Government Officials, as a member of a Company team, and other outside firms, as directed, concerning Company's drilling/worker/well completion activities.

INDEPENDENCE OF OPERATIONS
Works in accordance with established plans, policies and professional standards. Plans and programs are discussed with supervisor and completed work is reviewed and approved.

PHYSICAL EFFORT & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Spends 10% of time walking and standing. 10% of time is spent outdoors.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A. B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering.
B. 5-6 years experience in drilling activities in the oil industry.
C. Very good knowledge of English.
D. Basic knowledge and skills of PC operations

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