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Lead projects of medium scope and complexity. Work often impacts across work groups or at the BU level. Detailed knowledge of the work function and general knowledge of related work functions.
Typical well challenges include remote land rig operations on multi-well pads, batch drilling, loss circulation, stuck pipe events, hole stability, more than 9000 ft horizontal laterals. Previous drilling experience with horizontal and/or extended reach wells is required. High Spanish speaking/reading/writing proficiency level is required as this is a leadership position embedded into the Empresa Mixta Organization.
Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Engineer, Wells assigned to Petro Piar, NOJV, located in El Tigre, Edo. Anzóategui. Format 5x2.
Work under limited supervision while performing technical drilling and completion engineering on well design, cost estimates, project planning, and operations support. Technical work involves delivering detailed well designs including directional planning, T&D modeling, casing design, wellhead design, bit/BHA optimization, drilling fluids, hydraulics, and cementing designs, and benchmarking of drilling performance, cost and time estimating. Will act as liaison with business partners, G&G, performance, and real-time center teams. Will participate and/or lead peer reviews, risk assessments, and will provide engineering support to the Superintendent and operations team during execution.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Drilling and completion engineering and operational experience including horizontal and extended reach wells. Experience in drilling and completion design of wells for cycle steam injection is desired.Ability to independently deliver well design alternatives and time cost estimates.Demonstrated competency applying technical standard requirements for well designs and execution.Experience with benchmarking and performance optimization. Drilling experience in core skills including directional planning, T&D modeling, casing designs, bit/BHA selection and optimization, drilling fluids and cementing designs, hydraulics.Demonstrated experience in all phases of drilling engineering and operations supporting batch drilling / factory model. Experience in multiple projects, especially in onshore work locations highly desired.Demonstrates behaviors that are aligned with the Chevron Way. Understands Operational Excellence requirements specific to current role. Follows procedures, seeks understanding of hazards, and verifies necessary safeguards are in place and sufficient.Understands reporting requirements for incidents, near misses, and potential noncompliance and acts accordingly.Experience sharing lessons learned and best practices with work group as well as incorporating LL and BPs from other operations.Ability and willingness to establish network and build relationships within the Empresa Mixta work groups.Ability to effectively represent drilling in multi-functional teams. Experience working in multi-cultural teams and ability to adjust communication as needed.Recognize others. Capable and willing to act as a technical mentor to other Drilling Engineers.Independently delivers well designs, programs, cost estimates on or before deadlines.Ensures all drilling well design and operations meet Empresa Mixta's well construction requirements.Manages multiple deliverables and tasks concurrently. Provide high quality engineering support to Superintendent and operations team as required.Required Qualifications:
More than 10 years of experience and knowledge in Well Engineering Design and Operations, particularly with horizontal and extended reach wells in land operations.Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or equivalent.Knowledge in WellPLAN, Stresscheck, Compass, and other D&C simulation programs.Field experience in D&C operations required (either as operator or contractor).Knowledge on special services: Directional Drilling, Drilling Fluids, Cementing, Drilling Bits & Tools, Solids Control, and other services related to drilling and completion operations.Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge on materials used during well construction such as Casing, Tubing, Wellheads, Liner hangers.D&C HES knowledge, applied to drilling and completion operations and rigs.Contractor Management experience including contracts, bidding, case management, QPRs, etc.Candidate should demonstrate good analytical skills and be capable of solving complex problems while proposing new ways to improve the design/planning/execution of Petro Piar's legacy field wells with the goal of reducing well cycle time and cost.Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.
El Tigre, Anzoátegui
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