Well Site Engineer/ Offshore Drilling Engineer

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Job Title: Well Site Engineer / Offshore Drilling Engineer

Location: Offshore - North Sea

Contract Type: Rotational, Annually Renewable Contract

Contract Duration: ASAP start, Projected for 1 Year

Work Schedule: 3 Weeks On / 3 Weeks Off

Key Responsibilities:

- Reporting to the Drilling Supervisor

- Assist in all aspects of operation coordination and planning

- Control and manage logistics effectively

- Capture and document operational improvements and lessons learned

- Offshore cost monitoring and awareness

- Prepare regular and ad hoc reports related to site operations

- Mentor and train new team members

Operational Coordination:

- Support the daily follow-up between the rig and onshore office

- Prepare casing tallies, cement programs, and perform related calculations

- Maintain electronic filing systems for offshore use

- Liaise with drilling contractors and third-party service providers

- Support development of drilling and completion guidelines

- Participate in Drill Well on Paper (DWOP) workshops

- Review programs and guidelines; provide timely feedback

- Ensure documentation and procedures are updated and distributed

Logistics Control:

- Maintain and run rental equipment logging and cargo manifest systems

- Oversee equipment on board and in transit; ensure thorough checks upon arrival

Learning & Improvement:

- Record and organize lessons learned using information management systems

Reporting:

- Act as focal point offshore for all DDR reporting

- Update and maintain DDR entries and associated reports

- Prepare cement, casing, kick, and logging reports as required

- Review daily reports and support the Operations Drilling Engineer with data compilation

Cost Control:

- Monitor daily costs incurred at the well site

- Maintain cost awareness for offshore services and equipment

Training & Mentorship:

- Mentor and instruct new Well Site Engineers (WSEs), providing feedback and supporting professional development

- Relay progress and feedback to the Well Engineering Manager

Requirements:

- Solid technical foundation and understanding

- Engineering degree or equivalent technical background

- Basic Offshore Safety Training (BOSC/BOSIET including HUET)

- Valid Offshore Medical Certificate

Benefits:

- Opportunity to work with an established global energy operator

- Dynamic rotational schedule for work-life balance

- Professional growth in offshore engineering and drilling operations

Please apply if you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding offshore engineering position in the North Sea.

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