Project Drilling Manager

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Chevron's Africa Latin America Exploration Production is accepting online applications for the position of Project Drilling Manager - Congo River Crossing located in Houston, Texas.

Overview:

This position will provide Project Management Support in Drilling Engineering Planning / Operations.

The job will transition from Houston to Luanda/Malongo during the execution of the project.

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

  • Overall coordination of the Congo River Crossing Team for Phase 3,4,and 5 of the SWCPDEP project.
  • Work with the Houston CRC Drilling Engineering Team and Malongo Operations team to complete all Phase 3 Phase 4 deliverables documented in SASBU SWCPDEP SOPs.
  • Champions and delivers all aspects of Phase 5 SWCPDEP for CRC Project as per SASBU SWCPDEP SOP.
  • Represents CRC Drilling Team during Congo River Project Team, and Partner Interface Meetings to provide planning and operational updates as requested.
  • Project interface with all vendors providing unique technology, planning, and execution services required by the project.
  • Ensures all logistic and unique equipment requirements are resourced and delivered to support the project.

    Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors of Engineering.
  • Minimum 8 years of directly related experience.
  • Broad experience in all aspects of drilling engineering design for directional and horizontal wells.
  • Ability to design extended reach / horizontal wells in an environment in soft, unstable formations.
  • Demonstrated ability to build team consensus and ability to work effectively and collaboratively in multi-discipline; multi-cultural environment. Able to interact effectively DC Superintendents, ETC, peers and service and contractor representatives.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in utilizing CPDEP and managing project deliverables. Familiar with Subsurface Asset Development CPDEP tools and processes.

    Relocation Options:

  • Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

    International Considerations:

  • Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

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