Description

Drilling Optimization Specialist

Rotational work – Office based, remote, and field locations

The RTOC Group

The Drilling Optimization Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day execution and optimization of on-bottom drilling activities, maintaining HSE and operational efficiency, at maximum value to the client. The Optimization Specialist will supervise and direct operations for the client’s drilling program following a rotation system with a ‘back-to-back’ colleague.

Planning, Organization, and Execution

  • Manage the on-bottom drilling operations collaboratively with on-site teams including wellbore trajectory decision making and anti-collision monitoring, roadmap execution and parameter optimization, real time T&D modelling, real-time trip hook load monitoring for BHA and casing strings, drilling dysfunction detection and mitigation, and autodriller/rig automation optimization
  • Work closely with Engineers and Operations Team Leads to make decisions/recommendations including selection and optimization of services; materials; operational techniques, operational efficiencies, and management of project risks
  • Optimize operational performance while considering HSE, wellbore integrity, and the integrity of the drilling unit
  • Resolve operational problems as they arise with the consultation and collaboration of the client’s operations team
  • Manage quality assurance and technical data tracking
  • Assist Engineering teams in failure analysis and forensics

Requirements

Previous experience in following disciplines:

  • Driller
  • Rig Manager
  • Directional/MWD
  • Drilling Engineering

· Have a proven track record in well-execution delivery

· A demonstrable experience in directional drilling operations

· Extensive drilling experience with complex BHAs and technically challenging operations

· Effective communication skills within diverse team environments

· High learning aptitude and desire for challenging status quo

· Focus on data-driven decision making and critical thinking

· Intermediate IT/MS Office suite understanding/capabilities

· Degree in Engineering/Physical Science or equivalent

· Currently eligible to work in Canada and United States