Drilling Operation Engineer

Position : Drilling Operation Engineer

Employment : Permanent/Contract

Industry : Oil / Gas / Petroleum

Location : KL Office

Job Purpose:

• Plan, execute, control, and supervise engineering work activities related to Drilling Engineering for exploration and field development projects under Carigali-PTTEPI Operating Company (CPOC).
• Manage project execution from end to end, including:
  • Developing contracting strategies
  • Conducting technical and commercial evaluations
  • Overseeing contract execution
  • Monitoring project budget adherence
• Ensure all project activities align with company policies and objectives to support reliable and successful operations.
• Provide technical integrity solutions and expertise with support from Senior Engineer, including:
  • Conducting technical reviews and compliance checks
  • Performing specialized engineering studies
• Continuously assess and improve well design concepts, strategies, standards, and specifications to meet both domestic and international requirements.

Scope of Works:

• Drilling Execution
  • Plan, develop, and execute drilling programs and well designs using appropriate technologies and methodologies.
  • Analyze project impact to achieve optimum and cost-effective well designs aligned with CPOC and MTJA procedures and guidelines.
  • Monitor plan completion percentage to ensure project targets are met.
• Reporting
  • Conduct detailed analysis and prepare reports covering:
    • Bit behavior and performance
    • BHA design and drilling performance
    • Drilling operations analysis including Non-Productive Time (NPT)
    • Lessons learned and operational improvements
    • Well cost analysis
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of data in all reports.
• Operations Improvement
  • Provide technical support throughout all phases: conceptual, detailed design (pre-drilling), drilling, and post-drilling.
  • Advise on cost and schedule impacts based on project performance indicators.
  • Monitor and assess the implementation of new technologies.
  • Identify and recommend areas for improvement and cost-effective engineering practices.
  • Initiate improvement plans aligned with well objectives and operational requirements.
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
  • Promote and enforce compliance with CPOC HSE policies and procedures.
  • Actively participate in HSE initiatives to ensure a safe and secure work environment.
  • Track and contribute to HSE involvement metrics.
• Policies and Procedures
  • Develop and review departmental policies and procedures in line with operational needs.
  • Ensure full compliance with business requirements, strategies, and objectives.
  • Aim for zero non-compliance in audits and evaluations.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the superior.

Qualification(s):

• Bachelor Degree in Petroleum, Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 10 years experiences in the drilling engineering with at least 3 years in Gulf of Thailand experiences.
• Minimum 3 years in slimhole, monobore & HPHT experience
• Experience in drilling engineering and operations.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze operational situations.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity, capacity to keep abreast of technology changes.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process