Operations Engineer (Oman)

JOB Summary

Assist business managers by providing engineering/technical and related analytical support to operations, executive management, and marketing. Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable Company, State, and Federal Standards for drilling rig equipment use.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the completion and/or review contracts as required.

• Assist with preparation of bids.

• Assist in resolving operator disputes. Make recommendations to management for such resolutions.

• Attend meetings with customers, vendors, district personnel, and senior management as needed.

• Assist Area Operations with engineering support in coordination with management and the Engineering and Technical department as needed.

• Make recommendations for drilling process improvements. (new equipment, changing rig layouts, modifying existing equipment) and assist management in assuring quality, consistency and timeliness across all district lines.

• Assist with process/equipment improvements. Report on success/failure of such improvements.

• Assist management with the preparation of budgets and forecasting and associated preparatory/research work.

• Assist with the analysis of monthly rig maintenance costs and highlight any excessive expenditures.

• Assist with special projects for operators as needed.

• Assist with rig activation and utilization of stacked rig equipment in coordination with Engineering and Technical Services.

• Attend area meetings as required.

• Provide other engineering/technical support as required.

Minimum Qualifications / SKILLS

• 1-2 years of general land drilling operations experience preferred.

· Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in drilling operations.

· Must be capable of working under, and meeting project deadlines.

· Capability of working both in a team and individual environments required.

· Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

· Must possess flexibility and the capacity to handle wide range of situations and personalities.

· General knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ANSI, API, ASME, etc.), and the ability to research codes and standards if needed.

· Must demonstrate competency in business software packages such as Word, Excel, Access including charting, graphing and macros.

· Must be able to travel as needed.

· Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical or petroleum engineering