Senior Drilling Engineer - PSC

Wood is recruiting a Senior Drilling Engineer to support our client’s Operations and Maintenance team on a contract basis.

• Contribute to the planning of exploration and development and abandonment projects providing technical inputs to the project teams, in order to optimise cost on well operations
• Ensure full adherence to the well examination and the safety case 2015 new regulation
• Provide advice in reviewing the scope of work and technical specifications
• Providing advice and technical specifications during pre‑qualification and tender evaluation phases to ensure contractors meet technical targets and company standards
• Supply well operations cost estimates for future operations budget with probabilistic and deterministic approach and current operations Authorisation for Expenditure (AFE), ensuring data reliability; prepare risk assessment with HSE Department
• Appraise new technology products to determine their applications in client’s well operations and abandonment operations to improve time cost performance and safety conditions
• Prepare all relevant documents for well operations and abandonment requested by regulatory bodies
• Prepare and review the drilling and abandonment programs and final reports, ensuring technical analysis as per SMS and corporate requirements; ensure an auditable trail exists
• Provide engineering advice in operations follow‑up
• Assist the Operations Support Manager in contacts with partners and regulatory bodies providing necessary documentation and reports
• Review client non‑operated activities with the same attention as operated activities
• Review and update all Well operations procedures and manuals to ensure compliance with company policies and current legislation
• Update technical improvements and suggest appropriate materials/equipment (e.g. drilling bits, downhole tools, motors, etc.)
• Ensure full adherence to the Company’s Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures and standards

The Process & Energy part of the business sits in the Operations team, offering opportunities across a portfolio of onshore projects in different sectors. The current portfolio includes green hydrogen, fuel switching, UK refineries, petrochemical facilities, fine chemicals, and pharmaceutical facilities. We work with clients on pilot plants to test new technologies and support the design and build of full‑scale commercial facilities.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package
  ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance
• Commitment to continued professional development
  ; development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections
  ; join experts around the world shaping industry standards

• Engineering/Science based qualifications with numerate skills
• Significant well engineering training and experience
• Specific knowledge of drilling related topics
• General knowledge of associated disciplines (geology, petroleum engineering, reservoir)
• Operational wellsite experience
• Good operating knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• IWCF (International Well Control Forum)
• Valid BOSIET

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, unlocking solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. With over 35,000 people in 60 countries, we provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.