BP is the largest US domestic oil producer and proven reserves holder. BP is the largest lease holder in the Gulf of Mexico. We are one of the top producers of oil in the Gulf of Mexico and are on track to increase our activity in this region over the next few years. Our diverse portfolio includes some of the industry's biggest technical challenges as we are the industry leader in ultra-deepwater, ultra-high-temperature high-pressure (HPHT) environments, and deliver some of the world's biggest wells. BP is committed to developing our people in a world class environment while delivering wells in a safe and compliant manner using the latest technology and leading edge capability.
Currently, we have several Drilling Engineer opportunities open in the US Gulf of Mexico. Drilling Engineers are accountable for engineering activity covering the planning, program preparation and execution of drilling operations within the wells team.
Success here is dependant on leveraging the collective efforts of some of the most experienced technical drilling experts in the world. Joining us and working with multi-disciplinary teams you will deliver detailed drilling engineering guidance, program preparation, and operational support on new and existing wells.
Bachelors degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer.• A minimum of 10 years of Drilling Engineering experience, with preferably 2 years of deepwater drilling experience. • Demonstrated experience working with multi-disciplinary teams. • Planning and design skills, cost estimation and risk analysis, operation support to field teams, HSE behaviors, teamwork skills across multi-disciplinary teams.• Knowledge of conducting assurance and review of drilling planning work.• Knowledge of pore pressure and fracture gradient prediction.• Experience working with third party service providers.• Ability to work to timelines with minimum supervision.• Excellent English communication skills.• Personal commitment and proactive approach to Health, Safety and the Environment.• Personal commitment and proactive approach to process safety and operational risk mitigation.• Demonstrated experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.• A willingness and ability to travel up to 25% for working at offshore field locals; able to ride in a helicopter or boat over water and be transferred via personnel basket to offshore operations. Ability to work in small, confined places, on high platforms, walk on high elevation grating over water, and walk up and down steps.
Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of 80,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.At BP Alternative Energy we're investing in new ways of providing energy - from innovative new solar and wind businesses to advanced biofuels and clean energy technologies such as the capture and storage of carbon dioxide from traditional fossil fuels. These will provide customers with clean, secure energy - and they will shape the evolution of the global energy industry in the coming decades.In Biofuels, our business in conventional products such as bio-ethanol is already substantial, accounting for about 10% of the world market. However, as well as providing today's biofuels, we're also developing tomorrow's. We are investing $500 million over 10 years in the Energy Biosciences Institute to explore options for advanced biofuels and other applications of biotechnology to energy.
If you are selected for the position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.
BP is an equal opportunity employer.
