Senior Drilling Engineer

Omega AS; Stavanger; Hybrid; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalized support from Omega 365

Visa assistance for expat consultants

Networking opportunities

Holiday houses access

Job summary

Omega 365 Consulting in Stavanger, Norway, is seeking a senior Drilling Engineer to lead planning and execution for challenging offshore wells. The role focuses on Well Construction Preparation, DWOPs, and ensuring compliance with project standards using OpenWells and SAP for cost control.

You will coordinate with subsurface teams, prepare P&A and POO programs, and maintain rigorous QAQC of data and procurement records.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required; medical certification is beneficial.
• 10+ years of industry experience in jack-up subsea operations.
• Experience in planning P&A, supply/logistics and cost control.
• Strong English; Norwegian language is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and review drilling programmes and detailed operations.
• Ensure documents comply with company policy, industry standards and local regulations.
• Lead HSE safety leadership across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare End of Well Report (EOWR) and manage cost certifications.
• Coordinate with service companies and manage contract terms.
• Maintain data QAQC in Openwells and ERP systems.

Skills

Planning

HSE leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Medical certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

OpenWells

Landmark OpenWells

SAP for cost control

WELS OPERATOR

Cost certification tools

Job description

Omega 365 Consulting is a leading supplier of highly skilled project personnel in the oil and gas,renewable energy, and infrastructure sectors. We offer a wide range of consultant assignments,featuring many of the most exciting projects in Norway and internationally.

Details

Duration:ASAP - 1-3 years

Location: Stavanger

Assignment Description

Planning Phase:

Actively participate in the Well Construction Preparation as per ETL instruction in order to get all

gates completed from Well design options to Readiness to drill peer reviews.

Prepare full casing design with the information provided by subsurface team. Skills in corporate

tools: Stresscheck, Wellplan, Wellcat, etc are mandatory.

Identify Long Lead Item requirements and ensure those are ordered on time.

Prepare well trajectories optimization (directional drilling planning).

Prepare Offset wells review document.

Prepare Yearly budgets and well AFEs with corporate software Well Cost.

Actively participate in DWOP’s and technical workshops and ensure that all data gathered is

thoroughly reviewed and action items followed up on.

Actively participate in any HAZID, HAZOP and Bow Tie Analysis. Assist with preparation of final

documentation.

Ensure all relevant lessons learned from previous projects have been reviewed and any necessary

action taken to prevent re-occurrence.

Ensure compliance with Company policies, standards and approved procedures.

Prepare Blow Out Emergency Response Plan (BOERP).

Ensure all the digital tools are used and properly maintained with high control on data QAQC.

Prepare Drilling Program.

Prepare P&A Program (if required).

Review or prepare for any missing service the Scope of Works for all services related

to the drilling operations: mud, cement, tubulars, liner hangers, BHA items, packers,

etc.

Complete technical evaluation.

Assist on commercial evaluation.

Prepare award recommendation.

Act as contract holder:

Candidate will be assigned several contracts and candidate will be fully

responsible of them.

Ensure contract terms are as per the agreed terms during the tender phase.

Prepare SAP contract structure in order to improve cost certification

Issue SAP purchase orders.

Ensure QAQC process for both purchase and rental equipment follows Repsol

QAQC regulations.

Follow up material delivery as per PO terms and conditions.

Execution Phase:

Assist with the preparation and perform final review of the well Drilling Programme and Detailed

Operations Plan. Ensure documents comply with company policy, relevant industry standards and

local regulations.

QAQC daily drilling report in Openwells prior to its final distribution.

Make sure all data in the DDRs is correct and it is properly captured in corporate reporting tool

Spotlight on a daily basis.

Ensure all operations are well planned in order to ensure seamless and efficient operations with

minimal NPT.

Support DS in all operational issues with engineering calculations, service company’s

Continually encourage the use of safety systems and tools while also monitoring participation /

usage (safety cards, TBT, JRA, TOF, weekly walk-around etc).

Review Lookahead with DS and make sure material and services from service companies are

organized accordingly.

Review all Work Instructions prior to execution.

Actively track operational performance against KPI’s through DDR’s and ProNova performance

monitoring software. Ensure recommendations for improvements in operational performance are

captured and communicated.

Prepare any Management of Change (MoC) documents and risk assessments when required.

Prepare any Non-Conformance Report (NCR) when required.

Prepare final P&A program (if required).

Review the engineering focused After Action Review (AAR) report and apply lessons learnt.

Ensure all lessons learned are accurately captured in Openwells for implementation on

subsequent projects (continuous improvement).

Logistics:

Assist with the load out requirements.

Ensure all the load out requirements are guaranteed (service companies

management)

Assist with the preparation of the well Master Equipment List (MEL) and Cargo

Package preparation with corporate Wellit software.

Prepare all cargo packages and ensure load out manifests issued through Wellit are

accurate.

Contract holder:

Manage assigned contracts in such a way that contract terms are always met .

Ensure all items delivered to the rig are QAQCed.

Follow up material delivery from and to contractor’s base in order to minimize the

stand by costs.

Complete daily cost certification.

Perform monthly cost certification recap and release SES accordingly.

Work closely with cost controller and ensure service companies are getting paid in

due time.

Post Well Phase:

Prepare the End of Well Report (EOWR), ensuring that the document is accurate and highly

detailed.

Assist with the close out of all outstanding field tickets and invoices.

Participate in all Service Quality Meetings (SQM’s) and provide technical input as required. Ensure

service company performance has been accurately recorded and all required Non-Conformance

Reports (NCR’s) have been submitted and approved.

Work with logistics team to ensure all leftover materials are accurately documented and stored

correctly.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Engineering.

Valid Medical certification.

Experience with planning P&A

Experience from subsea wells

Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).

Strong understanding of the Landmark OpenWells reporting system.

Strong understanding of the Landmark well engineering software suite.

Experience of working with SAP for cost control advantageous but not essential.

Experience of working with WELS OPERATOR logistics software advantageous but not essential.

Excellent written and oral command of the English language.

Norwegian language is advantageous but not essential.

Candidate Minimum 10 years of industry experience.

Candidate should have experience working in Jack up subsea operations.

Candidate must have experience of working as a Drilling Engineer.

Knowledge and previous experience with the REPSOL Well Construction Process highly

advantageous.

Highly focussed on HSE and Process Safety at all times. Must show strong HSE leadership

throughout the project life cycle.

Highly focussed on performance and constantly striving to achieve top quartile results.

Highly focussed on well costs throughout the planning and execution phases to ensure cost

efficiency and reduce wastage.

Makes informed decisions based on thorough analysis and risk assessment.

Strong aptitude for mathematics and problem solving.

Ability to devise and execute complex plans.

Highly organised with good data management skills.

Team player who is approachable and actively promotes a high level of interaction across multiple

Good communicator who can communicate with clarity and confidence.

Willingness to assist and mentor / coach others to ensure knowledge growth and professional

development.

Must show a sense of ownership and accountability.

Must lead by example in terms of behaviours.

Must behave in a professional manner at all times in order to uphold the reputation of the

company.

Willingness to consider and review new techniques and technologies which could lead to

improved safety and/or operational performance.

Benefits

Personalized, hands-on support from our dedicated Omega 365 team members

Collaboration with one of Norway's most prestigious consultant firms

Guidance from experienced department managers, facilitating the development of your project expertise

Internal visa assistance and expert advice for EEA/expat consultants

Excellent opportunities to expand your professional network through project involvement and social gatherings

Exclusive benefits including access to holiday houses and cabins in picturesque locations such as Hovden, Hemsedal, Geilo, Hafjell, Oppdal, Voss, Vågsli, Sirdal, Gran Canaria, and Thailand

Diverse offerings of events including concerts and exciting excursion, both in Norway and abroad. We unveil attractive new trips exclusively for our employees every year.