Operations Engineer Jobs

Position Summary

As an Operations Engineer, your primary responsibility will be assisting district operations in investigating, correcting, and preventing incidents in the field. This involves routine collaboration across the organization, within each central pillar of the company: Operations, Engineering, & Manufacturing. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and able to pursue each project/task with passion and urgency. A proven ability to build relationships and work well as a team is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed engineering analysis and present results in a coherent manner.
• Periodically may go on-site or to client office to consult with drilling personnel regarding drilling engineering and incident resolution.
• Drilling optimization through BHA design and data analysis.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.
• Generate detailed reports related to incident resolution and be able to present material to district operations and customers on a regular basis.
• Diagnose and mitigate drilling dysfunction (poor practices, vibration, stuck pipe, hole cleaning, wellbore instability, etc.) to prevent downhole failures and reduce drilling inefficiencies.
• Help lead KPI and performance reviews for clients.
• Perform Root-cause analysis and incident resolution in supporting district operations.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Mentor lesser experienced engineers in advanced software capabilities, interpreting results, best practices, engineering standards, and client relations.
• Actively participate in industry specific best practices groups such as SPE, SPWLA, AADE, IADD, etc.
• Actively engaged in further academic and technical proficiency.
• Actively initiate technical publications and speaking engagements that propel recognition of Scientific Drilling as an industry leader.
• Collaborate with sales and major account managers to assist with client needs.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (Mechanical, Petroleum, Civil, Industrial, Aerospace, Math/Physics, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• 2+ years of field experience. Temporary rotation to field locations will be required if qualification not met.
• Proven track record of soft skills in communication, team building, mentoring is desirable

Preferred Education and Experience

• 5+ years’ experience related to drilling optimization, root-cause analysis, and data analysis.
• Proficiency using drilling engineering software: Landmark Graphics WELLPLAN™ or equivalent, WellScan or other BHA analysis software.

Work Environment/Physical Job Requirements and PPE

• Up to 25% Travel is expected to global offices and/or field locations. Primarily will be in Houston Area.
• Expected to work during typical working hours but must be accessible 24/7 for emergency support.
• Ability to wear proper PPE, including but not limited to safety glasses, hardhat, reinforced toed shoes, FR clothing, gloves, and ear protection.