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Weatherford

Oilfield services provider and equipment supplier

Drilling Engineer

Mechanical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAnaco, VenezuelaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed university degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
  • At least 6 months of directional well planning experience.
  • At least 1 year of directional drilling experience.
  • At least 6 months of RTOC operations experience.
  • At least 2.5 years of experience as a Drilling Engineer 1.
  • Proficiency with OneSync, 5D, QV, CENTRO, and Spectrum specialized software.
  • Knowledge of WFRD Colombia databases.
  • Experience managing the logistics of tools and personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a technical interface between directional drilling personnel, Weatherford well planners, Weatherford Real-Time Operations Centers (RTOCs), and customers.
  • Compile and maintain information for proposals, daily updates, and end-of-well reports for internal use and customer support.
  • Lead the design and planning of conventional and/or complex wells based on experience in multiple complex environments.
  • Participate actively in bids related to well projects.
  • Follow the Drilling Engineering process and provide real-time support to Drilling Services engineers and customers.
  • Follow the Drilling Engineering standard and approved local appendices.
  • Follow the fundamental rules of Drilling Engineering.
  • Comply with standards, internal processes, drilling instructions, and operational procedures during work planning and execution.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with direct management.
  • Manage quality assurance and quality control for the creation and maintenance of a drilling-event database for risk analysis.
  • Support training for directional drillers and field Measurement While Drilling/Logging While Drilling personnel in engineering analysis and root cause analysis using Tap Root.
  • Quality-check drilling data received from the field to produce daily monitoring analyses.
  • Execute and interpret drilling engineering analyses during the design phase, including bottom-hole assembly design and trends, hydraulics, torque and drag, and bottom-hole assembly vibration modeling.
  • Prepare Weatherford standard technical drilling engineering design reports for assigned work.
  • Attend pre-planning and daily meetings with the RTOC team, Weatherford office support, and customers.
  • Assess well risks and develop action and contingency plans for each identified risk.
  • Support technical sales for Drilling Services when required.
  • Participate in Drilling Services Delivery and QHSSE initiatives.
  • Participate in Drilling Engineering audits and support completion of corrective actions.
  • Use technical Drilling Engineering and Directional Drilling terminology fluently.
  • Comply with Weatherford's Quality Policy and all Quality System requirements.
  • Adhere to all Weatherford safety standards and company policies.
  • Be available to provide support outside working hours as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • 1 to 2 years of directional well planning experience.
  • 3 to 5 years of directional drilling experience.
  • 1 year of RTOC operations experience.
  • 4 years of experience as a Drilling Engineer 1.
  • In-depth knowledge of Colombian fields.

About the Company

Weatherford

Oilfield services provider and equipment supplier

Weatherford International provides oilfield services and equipment to the global oil and gas industry. Its offerings cover the lifecycle of a well, from exploration and drilling to completion and production, using a range of tools, technologies, and field teams to support operators in locating, creating, and optimizing wells. The company differentiates itself through its long history, expansive global footprint, and a strategy built on growth through acquisitions to broaden its service capabilities, followed by a restructuring after bankruptcy to create a leaner, more adaptable business. Its goal is to help customers extract hydrocarbons efficiently and safely while navigating the changing energy market with a solid financial foundation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Baar, Switzerland
Founded
1941

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