Production Geologist Shell Brunei

Shell Brunei is looking for Candidates for Direct Hire Through Serikandi Oilfield Services for the Positions:

Well Engineer Design (Code: DTHC-08-08)

Purpose of Job
• to support the Asset teams with activities related to Field Development Plans and development of Well Data Packs.
• Work in multi-disciplined teams with Geologists, Reservoir Engineers and Production Technologists on field development studies.
• Introducing new/novel technology into the well delivery process with the main objective of reducing technical cost.
• Has a responsibility to provide input into the Asset Reference Plan.
• BSP has existing, challenging projects ahead including ERD wells, Smart completions, Complex trajectories, managed pressure drilling, Casing drilling, Expendables, etc.

Principle Accountabilities
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
• Ensures full compliance with the BSP HSE policies and procedures, HSE Standards and all other appropriate HSE documentation.
• Conduct relevant HSE-Critical activities.
• Sets a clear leadership example and promotes a high degree of HSE awareness among subordinates.
• Reviews effectiveness of rig HSE management.
• Provides input to the Well Engineering HSE Plan and is accountable for follow-up and documented close-out of individual and subordinates action points identified in plan.

Upfront Well Planning
• Strives for full adherence to the Company Well Delivery Process description and the associated time line.
• Assists in Field Development Planning work (Well engineering input) for development projects.
• Prepares departmental input for well proposals and ensures that the well proposals are optimised with respect to well quality, HSE and cost efficiency, through Unit Cost Challenge sessions and Shared Objective Workshops.
• Designs wells (conceptual designs), generates cost estimates Level 1 & 2. and manages the generation of activity proposals.
• Prepares proposed activities in full compliance with Company procedures, policies and guidelines.
• Initiates and implements new techniques to improve performance and actively pursues input from the technology section.

Field Development Planning and Technology Support
• Participates in feasibility studies, to identify projects, which meet companies screening criteria.
• For those studies which meet the criteria deliver well engineering input in to the FDP.
• Responsible for selecting new and novel ideas with the view to introduction into the Company s operations.
• Co-ordinate/liaise with the service industry on new developments, introducing field trials into operations as appropriate.
• Responsible for identifying new technology opportunities with the potential for breakthrough performance in the Company s.
• Continuously update knowledge of new technologies and developments by attending appropriate courses, seminars, workshops and conferences.

Contract Management
• Ensures continuity in contractual coverage for well engineering equipment, material and services normally covered under the contracts.
• Ensures contract expenditure is monitored along with other Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Identifies the need for contract variations for equipment, materials and services not covered under the contract, initiates variations and ensures variations are timely in place.

Management of Costs
• Responsible for compilation and submission of Cost Estimates for the activity proposals, using the approved procedures and formats (software).
• Verifies all available cost data for inclusion in cost estimates to ensure required accuracy is achieved.
• Liaise with Business Planning & Economics and sub-surface team on the economic viability of a well.

New Technology
• Where applicable review and introduce new technology into the Asset.
• Make use of global lateral learning through wells global network and import best practice.
• Will be appointed with introducing new technology into the well delivery process with the main objective to reduce UTC.
• Promotes performance of Well Engineering department within the Company and globally.

Staff Development, Mentorship
• Mentors and supports selected young graduate staff with a view to assist them in developing into mature, balanced, assertive and motivated engineers.
• Develops individual Performance Records, including target setting and review and compiles annual performance review reports.
• Develops individual development plans and represents them in the annual performance and potential review cycle.
• Advises, instructs, guides and motivates subordinate staff in the efficient performance of their duties.
• Ensures that meaningful Performance Records are written and review takes place for all subordinates.

Networking
• Maintains regular contact with Well Delivery Team, drilling contractor and service company representatives to ensure mutual understanding of latest operational capabilities and opportunities, which could be implemented in projects, as well as to identify opportunities for quality improvements.
• Maintains regular contact with other Asset Teams, both within and outside the assigned Asset Unit.
• Maintains an international network of contacts, to pass on learning and to keep abreast of the latest developments in new technologies and best practices.
• Updates local and global learning databases with experienced gained.

Skill/Competence
• Possession of a valid IWCF certificate at combined surface and sub-sea supervisor level.
• Attendance of relevant Advanced Drilling Techniques course.
• Good interpersonal relations and communication skills as well as good working knowledge of well engineering software packages are also required.
• Able to work in teams while maintaining the capability and flexibility for independent action.
• Selected candidates will be encouraged to follow the Shell Group “Round 2” Distance Learning Programme with the aim of obtaining this qualification within two years.
Minimum Qualifications and experience required
• A university degree in Engineering or any other related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years Well Engineering experience of which at least 2 years as Drilling Supervisor (DSV) and 2 years as Well Operations Engineer.

Remark
Please mention the following in your covering letter:
Your Present Salary.
Your Expected Salary.
Your Notice Period.

Please send me the relevant CV before 10th September 2008. Please feel free to contact me for further details.
Ravi Bhaskaran
General Manager
Serikandi Oil Field Services
Block-4,9-B Industrial Complex
Kuala Belait – KA 1931

Brunei Darussalam
Hand Phone : +673-8-878765
Tel : +673-3341434, 3347357 – 58
Fax :+673-3-333286
E-mail : ravi@serikandi.com
Web : www.serikandi.com