Job Objective:
Provide drilling engineering functions ensuring application of sound engineering principles and an understanding of latest technology while complying with all applicable State & Federal Oil & Gas Regulations. Develop drilling projects in conjunction with asset teams that are lowest cost possible that will recover intended reserves.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Develop well designs & accurate cost estimates from Asset Team well requirements.
- Coordinate and direct various Hilcorp support teams to plan, permit, and execute drilling projects.
- Conduct thorough offset well reviews, generate PPFG models when appropriate.
- Prepare and lead pre-spud meetings for drilling projects.
- Interface with contractors and regulatory agencies throughout all stages of drilling operations.
- Assesses the drilling, financial and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) risks involved in company’s drilling operations.
- Develop detailed engineering drilling program for each drill well.
- Track performance and provide regular drilling project updates to management and asset team personnel.
- Identify and implement opportunities to optimize drilling performance.
- Travel to well site and meet with contract drilling foreman and other contractor personnel.
- Audit quality & completeness of required well reports.
- Provide rig site technical support during critical / non-standard operations.
- Evaluate and select Contractors to provide best-fit services and materials for drilling operations.
- Monitor Contractor cost & performance with goal to provide most cost-efficient operation. Ensure all contractor billing in line with estimates provided before the job.
- Ensure drilling operations comply with all applicable State & Federal regulatory requirements.
- Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.
- Support company vision and mission.
- Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
Other Job Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications:
- Five (5) years minimum drilling and workover engineering experience in oil and gas exploration and development operations.
- Ability to accurately solve problems and exceptional proficiency in data management.
- Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
- Self-starter with proven leadership skills, team player, and comfortable working under pressure.
- Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
- Working knowledge of daily drilling rig operations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate technical information into clear & concise steps in a Well Program.
- Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in the use and application of the following software is required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Previous experience with daily report software such as WellView, WellEz or DIMS is preferred.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in engineering, or closely related field.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- None.
What We Do
Hilcorp Energy Company was founded in 1989 with the vision of being the premier independent energy company in America. Today, it is now the largest privately owned oil and natural gas company in the country. Hilcorp is a company founded on the principles of innovation and entrepreneurism. Our Core Values of "integrity, urgency, ownership, alignment, and innovation" are central to everything we do and are fundamental to our culture.
