Well Technology - Well Control Specialist

Well Technology - Well Control Specialist Job Description

Job Summary

The Technical Advisor – Well Control provides expert well engineering support with respect to well construction and design and in particular well control risks. Acts as an internal independent Technical Authority for Well Control matters related to well operations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

General

Fulfills role as internal well engineering subject matter expert and advisor

Reviews and provides independent expert opinion on client well programs and operations to ensure compliance with the company, regulatory, industry and client requirements

Evaluates and approves deviations from the company Well Control standard and manual

Technical and Operational

Provides technical support to Operations and other departments in the company with respect to well control & engineering related issues, including Management of Change (MOC) process, risk assessments, bridging documents, contracts, investigations etc.

Where required, reviews and assesses client's drilling plans/well design basis, and risk assessments

Supports well control incidents and other well related investigations to identify “lessons learned”, assess the effectiveness of the Valaris Well Control Standard, and evaluate whether any changes to the standard are warranted

Compiles and distributes “lessons learned” reports and develops & implements any necessary changes to the Well Control Standard

Represents the company in discussions with clients regarding well-control & well engineering issues, activities, problems, etc.

Participates in the after-action review (AAR) with key stakeholders

Conducts and participates in Well Control oversight activities, including offshore site visits

Assists with the development and implementation of well control competency and training process

Standards and Documentations

Maintains the company’s Well Control Standard. The Well Control Standard consists of the company’s well control related policy, practices, procedures and also well control related equipment specifications and testing requirements

Monitors and implements technologies, industry standards and industry best practices

Participates and represents the company in industry standards setting organizations/committees such as ABS, IADC and API and also at meetings with government agencies such as BSEE, USCG, DOI, etc.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree or PhD in a well or petroleum engineering related discipline preferred or recognized industry development program

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in offshore well construction and design is required

Skills & Experience

Formal development training and practical experience in the design and construction of offshore wells both deepwater (subsea BOP’s) and shelf (surface BOP’s), preferably with an operator

Understanding of the operations of all types of offshore drilling rigs

Extensive experience in the use of (and preferably development of) well control and well construction related software applications

Supervisor Level Well Control certification and range of formal Advanced Well Control and Unconventional Drilling Technology training

Offshore survival and medical certificates as mandated by government regulations

Deep knowledge, skills and experience to act as an internal advisor and subject matter expert in well engineering and well control matters

A strong technical reputation within the oil and gas drilling

Demonstrably strong background with deep understanding in managed pressure drilling and other non-conventional offshore drilling technologies

Ability to multi-task and establish priorities

Availability and willingness to travel to such locations and with such…