Occidental

Drilling Engineer Gulf of America

Drilling Engineer Gulf of America
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LocationThe Woodlands, TX
Job TypeFull time
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Minimum of 15 years drilling engineering experience in Deepwater.
Leads the Reservoir Management Team (RMT) or Exploration Team in developing specific well plans.
Takes an active role in managing working interest partners during the planning and execution phase of the project.
Identifies and evaluates offset wells. Leads internal well design reviews and risk assessments for assigned wells.
Develops well designs and confirms pore pressure/fracture gradient predictions provided by internal SME.
Reviews and approves hazard surveys for well site selection.
Writes drilling procedures for assigned wells. Solicits and coordinates input from internal and external SME’s and vendors to prepare drilling procedure. Documents all well design changes using MOC process.
Prepares and presents procedure at pre-spud meeting (DWOP) to prepare rig crews and vendors for operations.
Provides technical support on daily drilling operations and is the primary contact for field engineering issues.
Provides full time engineering support to assigned drilling rig(s). Monitors daily morning report and facilitates data error corrections and coding. Primary responsibility for well file population and management for assigned wells.
Provides internal and external benchmarking and end of well reports. Coordinates and communicates end of well reviews. Leads the joint review with the RMT or Exploration Team.
Assures assigned wells are properly permitted. Serves as a primary liaison with Governmental Regulatory Offices for assigned wells. Prepares plans and required documents for drilling permit and well containment.
Evaluates activities against pre-established goals. Makes recommendations based on evaluations.
Full understanding of, and active participation in, HESMS Program. Accountable for knowledge of and compliance with all applicable regulations and Company HES training requirements and policies.
Manages contracts and contractors to continuous improvement via the Contract and Contractor Management Standard.
Responsible, in conjunction with SCM, for preparing tenders, analyzing vendor response, awarding contracts, and administering assigned contracts.
Assists with timely procurement of material, equipment and personnel. Reviews and approves invoices for accuracy.
Provides relief for Drilling Engineering Supervisor and/or Drilling Superintendent, as required, during their absence.
Conducts rig site visits as required to support operations and well plans.
Seeks and promotes new and best available technology for efficient and safe operations. Examples include managed pressure drilling, narrow margin operations and lost circulation mitigation.
Familiar with deepwater challenges including drilling in salt, depleted zones, unstable shale and high well inclinations.

Bachelors Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent
20 Years of experience working in the Oil & Gas Industry
Risk Management skills, including knowledge of Risk Assessment and Management of Change
Knowledge of HESMS and applicable governmental regulations
Contractor performance management skills
Teamwork skills
Analytical and problem solving capabilities
Written and verbal communication skills
Some international travel required
Ability to speak Spanish preferred


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