Project Manager - Deep Well Drilling

Description

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for Deep Well Drilling to design and implement drilling plans in support of various projects, including geothermal systems, critical mineral extraction, carbon capture, use, and sequestration (CCUS), subsurface gas storage facilities, geologic hydrogen, and related applications for clients in the mining, energy, oil/gas & chemical, and industrial markets. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, project teams, geoscientists and other technical professionals to execute drilling operations safely, in accordance with the well drilling plan, project specifications and a cost‑effective manner.

Applicants with experience in well designs supporting geothermal system development and/or critical mineral extraction are preferred. This is an opportunity to join a successful team of professionals who are growing a full‑service team of scientists and engineers focused on the energy transition market. The position is open for any of our offices in the United States. This position requires experience managing projects and budgets, and coordinating staff and subcontractors to provide consulting, engineering, and construction/field operations services related to every aspect of well drilling, from the initial well design to testing, completion and abandonment.

The position requires the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to recommend, perform, and complete special engineering projects and reports related to all phases of drilling operations, including but not limited to:

• Assist in the development and implementation of a strategic business plan to develop and expand the firm’s geothermal and critical minerals practice, including creating new project opportunities and expanding existing client relationships.
• Conduct studies on potential geothermal energy development projects.
• Develop scopes of work for drilling services, well construction and downhole equipment installation to support preparation of request for proposals.
• Evaluate drilling, well construction and downhole equipment installation bids, perform bid conditioning, support contract negotiations and prepare detailed drilling cost estimates.
• Work closely with geoscientists and other technical professionals to understand the geologic conditions and parameters relevant to drilling operations.
• Design and implement drilling plans and procedures, including borehole sampling and testing, coring, drilling fluids, proppant selection and use, cementing, directional drilling, solids control equipment, downhole tool selection and use, materials selection, remedial operations, and health and safety. Evaluate the performance of drilling operations and make necessary adjustments, accounting for geologic conditions, formation pressures and other relevant factors and conditions.
• Design mud program including estimation of chemicals needed for projects.
• Obtain relevant data, carry out necessary engineering analysis, recommend necessary actions and document field analyses, activities and decisions in written reports.
• Monitor the daily progress of well operations to ensure drilling operations are achieving project objectives while complying with project specifications and safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, formalize and implement advanced engineering solutions and plans for the drilling team that are aligned with the strategy and planned outcomes.
• Manage drilling procedures, optimize drilling workflows, performance tracking, necessary reporting and contingency planning to enable the project team to execute with regards to safety, operational risks and cost effectiveness.
• Manage and prepare engineering studies and analysis projects, technical recommendations, contingency plans and risk assessments.
• Visit rigs regularly with direct management and oversight of field operations.
• Manage specialty contractors and suppliers.
• Lead and participate in the identification, mitigation and management of project risks.
• Coordinate and successfully execute permitting activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

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