Drilling Engineer, Kambala NFD MCP Job in Houston, Texas US

Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy. To learn more, visit the Explore Chevron website .

Drilling and Completions at Chevron:

We hold strategic positions in some of the world's largest and most productive oil and gas regions. The approximately 1,400 people in the Drilling Completions (DC) team work in some of the world's most challenging technical and operating environments.

The DC Clear Leader" philosophy provides us with a passion for safety and environmental protection, leadership for the development of new and innovative drilling and completions technology, and a commitment to the education and development of our workforce.

Chevron's Africa and Latin America Exploration Production Company is accepting online applications for the position of Drilling Engineer, Kambala NFD MCP located in Houston, Texas.

Overview:
This position will provide drilling engineering support for SASBU Houston Block 0 New Field Development Kambala Major Captial Project (MCP) working in MCP CPDEP Phase 2 3.

The position is Houston based, but there is possible travel required (estimated at 1 to 2 times per year) to Luanda and Malongo camp in Angola.

Position Details:
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

  • Represent Drilling and Completions (DC) function on Kambala MCP Leadership Team.
  • Prepare and deliver drilling information in Partner Workshops, DRB Meetings, Project Assurance Reviews, Stakeholder communications.
  • Prepare and deliver project updates to SASBU DC Staff in Luanda / Malongo seeking alignment of drilling design.
  • Work with Block 0 Kambala Completion Engineer to develop / deliver Phase 2 Phase 3 appropriate deliverables per MCP CPDEP.
  • Develop DC project plan appropriate for Phase 2 Phase 3 MCP deliverables for Kambala Project.
  • Assess and lead development of Value Based Well Objectives (VBWO) appropriate for Phase 2 Phase 3 MCP CPDEP.
  • Develop and evaluate drilling concept alternatives in alignment with Kambala NFD project.
  • Develop Phase 2 Phase 3 appropriate time and cost probabilistic estimate model in line with Kambala Project VBWO. Model will be used to evaluate well design alternatives in Phase 2 to develop preferred well design concepts.
  • Prepare Phase 2 Well Construction Basis of Design documentation for the preferred alternative concept. In Phase 3, continue to develop / revise Well Construction Basis of Design.
  • Develop Phase 2 Well Construction Basis of Estimate documentation in line with SASBU MCP SOP. In Phase 3, continue to develop / revise Well Construction Basis of Estimate.
  • Develop and assess of drilling interface needs / risks with facilities for concept alternatives and selected alternative(s). Investigate potential rig interface issues and develop mitigations.
  • Engage, contract, and oversee ETC for drilling oriented studies pertinent to project work.

    Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 8 years directly related experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to build team consensus and ability to work effectively and collaboratively in multi-discipline; multi-cultural environment.
  • Able to interact effectively with peers; Partners; service and contractor representatives.
  • Broad drilling/completion/work over knowledge is required; experience in multiple SBUs.
  • History of innovation and willingness to challenge the status quo and improve performance, in a constructive way.
  • Demonstrates fact-based discussions and critical thinking skills across different functions
  • Strong knowledge of CPDEP processes.
  • Ability to drive a defined process across multi functional teams to reach an appropriate solution.

    Preferred Qualifications:

  • Offshore experience is strongly preferred.

    Relocation Options:

  • Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

    International Considerations:

  • Expatriate assignments will be considered.

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