Drilling Engineer (P&A)

On behalg of Chevron, a global lead Energy company, we are looking for an experienced Drilling Engineer.

This role prepares P&A programs and monitors their execution for a single workover rig progressing an inventory of idle wells to Abandonment. The wells are located on Barrow Island a Class A nature reserve which is remote with a long supply chain. It is critical that the well abandonments are performed in as efficient way as possible while ensuring long term abandonment integrity.

This role requires a technically competent engineer who must have firsthand experience of large -scale campaigns and a thorough understating of well P&A practices both with and without rigs. The candidate will be required to continually share any best practices and will need to have good communication skills and a proven ability to work with other functions involved asset retirements including Operations and HSE.

Ideally has experience of working in remote locations with long supply lines.

• Wells Engineer with experience and technical knowledge of P&A design and operations, barrier methodologies and in the application of efficiencies to develop a Batch/Factory process.
• Knowledge of both rig and rig-less operations (slick line etc.), and innovative barrier technologies.
• Able to develop cost and schedule estimates
• Ability to understand and apply complex regulatory frameworks relevant to well abandonment.
• Performs detailed Drilling engineering well planning and design in compliance with Chevron technical standards
• Researches well history and then develops individual well plans.
• May be responsible for technology applications to ensure efficient abandonment outcomes.
• Must have experience of both planning and executing large scale Batch/Factory abandonments, be process focused.
• Responsible for the identification, procurement, qualification (if required) and assembly of necessary equipment and materials required for the abandonment program. Liaison during execution with the Rig Superintendent and Business
• Partner representatives to facilitate fast resolution of technical issues in response to changing well conditions.
• Responsible for compliance with Company technical and process standards for wells being worked and change management as needed.
  

• Australian Full working rights
• Engineering Degree or substantial relevant experience
• Experienced with onshore Plug and Abandonment planning and execution
• Demonstrated commitment to Safety and Environmental protection

Preferred:

• Contract management
• Well Servicing experience

• 12 month contract (initially)
• Perth based - Excellent office location and amenities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive rates
• Well abandoment project (Barrow Island)

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trade and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
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