Remote Operations Centre Engineer - Directional Drilling

Job Overview:

The primary responsibility of the ROC – DD is to monitor the DS jobs utilizing his/her skills, experience, and available ROC hardware and software resources. The ROC – DD is the first point of contact, for Directional Drilling technical support, for the field personnel. The ROC – DD should timely identify the job-related risks and hazards; and intervene to prevent equipment failures and non-productive time. The ROC – DD shall seek the Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for complex and critical problems to provide an adequate and timely solution. Follows the corresponding steps of the Drilling Engineering process.

Responsibilities:

• Must know and comply with the ROC Standard and approved local Appendices.
• Follow the drilling engineering “Rules to live by”.
• Comply with standards, internal processes, drilling instructions and operational procedures during the job planning and execution phases.
• Establish and maintain constant communication with management.
• Participate in all ROC pre-job meetings.
• Work with the latest Weatherford approved data visualization and optimization programs to deliver the job results.
• Utilize the relevant job experience in troubleshooting any change in scope operations. In case of the incident the ROC DD must follow approved local incident/ event management process and establish communication with management. The local incident / event management (OEPS Document – ROC Event Management Process) shall comply with ROC standard. If local incident / event management process is not established, follow the ROC Standard (2.3.2 Incident Management Process).
• Follow approved intervention process to provide the assistance with operations when required.
• The ROC DD has the full authority to STOP the job if current rig operation leads to Quality or HSE incidents.
• Monitor all jobs in the Geozone in real time via approved remote-control application, WITSML streaming and/or WITSML LWD submissions.
• The designated high-profile jobs require closer attention to ensure the rig crew follows the proper procedures and instructions.
• The daily job monitoring is completed through the drilling LAS observation and tracking the well / job specific metrics reflecting the drilling performance throughout fleet.
• The daily reporting is maintained according to local ROC reporting process. In instance of high-profile / high-complexity jobs the well data access is requested from RTDS , and the field crew is required to enable WITSML communication/ streaming. If direct WITSML data streaming is not available, third party EDR (Electronic Data Recorder) access to be requested with appropriate mnemonics for WITSML data streaming.
• Produce the End of Run Reports, QC the drilling LAS and collect the finally QC’d files in local database.
• Deliver a quick update reports on rig related issue to relevant personnel. The update report to include Out of Specification (OOS) conditions encountered / mitigation employed / troubleshooting attempted / component issue. (directional drilling, hydraulics, controller etc.).
• Responsible for ensuring that operational specifications (limits) of the downhole DD/LWD tools are not exceeded.
• RSS Programming Verification – All WFRD RSS runs are subject to programming verification. Field Engineers submit programming and deck check paperwork to RTOC DD for verification / confirmation. The RTOC DD to QC programming and email feedback to appropriate personnel along with questions and concerns.
• Field Email Submission Integrity – ROC DD to ensure compliance with field submission emails. (ex. Subject nomenclature)
• In conjunction with Technical Alerts ROC DD to be central point in collecting/ uploading all required failure submissions and posting to designated database in correct format. Any issues with gathering information to be brought to FOM’s attention via email.
• Conduct ROC self-audits in their districts, report findings to the RTOC Manager, and actively follow up to complete audit’s corrective actions.
• Perform various duties and activities assigned by ROC Lead within the physical constraints of the job.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment:
  • Maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
  • Enforce all safety precautions and practices.
  • Promote safe work practices.
  • Always attend a mandatory safety meeting and maintain Company property and equipment in safe operating conditions.
• Know and understand Weatherford’s Enterprise Excellence Process and the Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
• Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in DD operations (field experience)
• Minimum 5 years as Directional Driller III
• Bachelor’s degree in oil and gas related technical discipline – Electrical, Instrumentation, Petroleum Engineering
• Thorough knowledge of Weatherford Drilling Systems products and services
• English proficiency at advanced level

Skills:

• Proficient in anti-collision and well trajectory analysis
• Experience and ability to solve problems and perform with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use multiple sources of data to formulate, test, and verify failure modes in drilling equipment
• Thorough knowledge of Drilling Systems products and services
• Experiences with Rotary Steerable tools / Mud Motors
• Familiarity with the different forms of vibration encountered while drilling
• Knowledge of Directional Drilling practices
• Competent with Microsoft Office
• Basic skills of the latest Weatherford software necessary to perform daily tasks
• Excellent communication, organization, troubleshooting and teamwork skills. Positive attitude and a high degree of self-discipline and motivation
• Complete the Well Planning 1 class for DD
• Complete the DD1, DD2 and DD3 classes
• Submit the Valid AC101 certificate
• Excellent communication, organization, troubleshooting and teamwork skills. Positive attitude and a high degree of self-discipline and motivation
• Able to relate to rig-site personnel at all levels.

Originally posted on Himalayas