Job Description

About Saudi Arabian Chevron Inc: Saudi Arabian Chevron (SAC) operates on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia its 50% individual interest in the petroleum resources of the 5000 square-kilometer onshore area of the Partitioned Zone (PZ) between the KSA and the State of Kuwait. SAC is located in -Al-Zour (Mina Saud) in Kuwait and is 40 KM North of Al-Khafji City. The Company works in partnership with Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC), the operator for Kuwait's equal interest in the area, through joint operations JO located in Al-Wafra area in Kuwait. Staffed equally by SAC and KGOC personnel, explores for, develops and produces oil in the PZ. SAC independently operates a storage marine export facility at Mina Saud (Al-Zour), where its head office and residential camp are located. Click here for more information about SAC.

Summary: Provides engineering expertise for all aspect of well design and construction, including cost and schedule estimation, drilling fluids and cementing specifications, casing, liner and wellhead design and directional design, culminating in preparing a detailed optimized well program. Drilling Engineer is responsible for the planning and execution support for wells in Wafra Joint Operations including, but not limited to, AFE cost estimates and well programs preparation such as drilling fluids, cementing, directional, bit/bha, etc. Position liaises with other functional departments regarding well maturation, rig schedule, and special projects. Contracting, preparation of service agreements, and other SCM work is expected as part of position.

Job Responsibilities Include:

Plans and develops all well construction activities including well drilling program, casing point determination, directional and evaluation programs, and special drilling fluid requirements.

Identifies equipment specifications for operational environment and ensures specifications are met and delivered.

Develops, directs, and performs engineering studies including the evaluation of applications for new equipment and procedures. Creates solutions for drilling problems. Collaborates with industry experts and supporting organizations to identify new technologies when appropriate.

Ensures that well drilling programs fully comply with company standards, contractual agreements, current engineering standards, and government rules and regulations.

Coordinates and communicates engineering activities across multiple company disciplines and with external business partners.

Minimum Requirements:

Saudi National.

Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or related field.

At least 6 years of relevant experience.

Experience in drilling and completions planning and execution operations.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, adapt to change, manage multiple short timeframe tasks, build relationships, and communicate effectively are critical to success.

Detailed knowledge of all aspects of the function. General understanding of closely related functions, clients/customer business and practices, industry practices, and legal and regulatory environment.

Receives little direct guidance on assigned projects. Proceeds on own initiative and judgment. Completed work is reviewed for attainment of objectives.

Leads functional projects of medium scope and complexity and is a contributor to cross-functional projects.

Engineers with exploration well planning and operational experience are highly desired.

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

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