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Directional Drilling Specialist

Full time at lxbfYeaa in Qatar
Posted on January 31, 2025

Job details

Your Tasks

  • Provide specialist technical input to Drilling Operations on directional drilling and the update of the Drilling Reference Manual (DRM) to ensure safe and efficient drilling performance and the minimum impairment of reservoirs in an economic and environmentally acceptable manner.
  • Act as the contract holder for the Directional Drilling contracts to ensure that the contract is implemented in accordance with standards and requirements and that corrective action is taken by the contractor in the event of problems or poor performance.
  • Provide troubleshooting and problem solving advice during drilling and completion operations to ensure timely corrective actions are taken.
  • Evaluate and make recommendations on the implementation of new developments (techniques, chemicals, products etc.) in directional drilling developments.
  • Maintain the anti-collision model and procedures. Utilize drilling software to assist the planning and implementation of well design and execution of drilling operations.
  • Monitor and manage data on costs and technical performance of drilling and completion fluids and techniques. Report findings, lessons learnt and document successes / failures in technical reports.
  • Ensure full compliance with Corporate, Directorate and Departmental QHSE policies and procedures. Set a clear leadership example to promote a high degree of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment awareness.
  • Ensure that process safety and personal safety requirements are fully understood and implemented by the contractor and by operational staff.
  • Assist in technical and HSE audits/inspections as required by management to ensure contractors/suppliers comply with regulations/requirements.
  • Identify the need for contract variations for equipment, materials and services not covered under the contract. Initiate variations and ensure variations are completed in time.
  • Manage operational and QHSE performance of contractor by coordinating biannual Service Quality Meetings (SQM) to review the performance, monitor follow up of recommendations and proper close out of findings.
Your Profile
  • BSc. in Petroleum, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline, plus relevant drilling industry courses.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English Language.
  • Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, including a minimum of 8 years drilling experience with considerable exposure to directional drilling.
  • Innovative with the ability to challenge conventional methods and capacity to drive through new initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and commercial skills, able to identify opportunities and set priorities to achieve business results.
Our Offer
  • Salary:
    • Day Rate in QR
  • Work Schedule:
    • 8 Hours / 5 Days
  • Duration:
    • 62 Months with possible extension
  • Location:
    • Qatar
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