Petroplan is recruiting for a Drilling & Completions Advisor to work for an International oil and gas operating company based in Houston, TX. This individual will play a vital role in supporting well planning and daily operations within the team, assisting engineering teams in designing safe, cost-effective well plans. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, peer reviews, and generating detailed plans and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert support to Global Drilling, Completions, and Interventions projects.
- Assist teams with peer reviews, post-well evaluations, and field studies to enhance performance.
- Act as a Technical SME and ensure adherence to Global D&C standards.
- Prepare time and cost estimates for budgets, long-range planning, AFE's, and decision analysis.
- Conduct risk assessments for operations, new rigs, and deviations from standard practices.
- Lead and support peer reviews, HAZOPS, DWOPS, CWOPS, and risk assessments.
- Work with Procurement and Contract Teams to develop and evaluate bid packages.
- Apply best practices and lessons learned to all operations.
- Conduct after-action reviews to improve operational and cost efficiency.
- Assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving for challenging wells.
- Lead special projects and mentor junior engineers.
- Champion safety and quality performance.
- Represent the company in non-operational projects.
- Lead quarterly reviews with service providers.
- Conduct peer benchmarking and review industry trends.
- Prepare scopes of work for procurement of DCI services.
Skills and Experience
- A minimum of 20 years engineering experience in the oil and gas industry.
- Expertise across multiple types of Drilling & Completions activities in deepwater, shallow water, conventional/unconventional onshore, etc.
- Be able to lead through influence and mentor junior engineers.
- Unrelenting commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
About Petroplan
Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.
Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.
In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.
Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.
