Company Overview

CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe. As one team, we are all united by our vision to deliver energy for all. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value. Our growth strategy is to safely and sustainably develop our high-quality portfolio to deliver energy for all.

Why CNOOC International?

At CNOOC International, we take pride in our corporate culture. From East to West, we foster an ethical, responsible and safety-first mindset to build trust among our stakeholders.

Bold ideas, diverse perspectives and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Working for us means no matter what you do, you have the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

CNOOC International is one of the largest and most reputable oil producers in the UK North Sea, contributing more than 25% of the UK’s oil production and 10% of the country’s energy needs. We are the operator of the Buzzard, Golden Eagle and Scott platforms. Our business strategy is to maximize the value of our existing portfolio while creating new opportunities for global growth.

The Role

We are currently looking for a Drilling Engineer to be based in our Aberdeen office, to be responsible for engineering design work and operational engineering support.

Some of these core responsibilities include:

• Liaising with the Exploration / Development / Subsurface Teams.
• Liaising with the Well Owner and Finance Department to obtain long lead and well AFE approval at the appropriate time.
• Perform the well planning required for the preparation of the Basis of Well and casing design, ensuring that appropriate knowledge transfer and risk management systems are implemented throughout the planning process.
• Prepare Well Design Peer Reviews.
• Preparation and submission of all notifications and applications for consents and permits. Ensure that the well design is examined by the Well Examiner.
• Preparation of Drilling and/or Abandonment / Suspension Programmes.
• Equipment list generation and materials ordering
• Operational support to the Drilling Superintendent
• End of Well Reports.

Detailed Duties

Safety and Environment –

• Risk Register: Hold a risk identification session, and record all risks identified throughout the Well Delivery Process in a risk register.

Ensure that the risk register is reviewed on a regular basis during both the well planning and operational phases.

• Well Design: Ensure that all casing and well designs comply with CNOOC policies and standards.

When designs deviate from CNOOC policies and standards, ensure that all Variances (Dispensations) are issued and approved at the appropriate level.

Leadership –

• Provide guidance to the Service Companies on their input required to the Well Delivery Process, and the standard of work expected by CNOOC

Financial –

• Provide time and cost input data to the Finance Department for long lead equipment and well AFEs.
• Ensure that the Finance Department and Well Owner are supplied with the AFE input data in sufficient time to obtain CNOOC and partner approval.
• Assist with the Service Company contracting process, as requested.
• Approval of contract expenditure (in SAP).

Technical/Functional –

• Offset Data Review: Collect and analyse the relevant offset data for well planning purposes.

Use all offset and published data, knowledge capture databases and catalogues in the identification of risk, and in the development of appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Risk Management: Ensure that the identification and understanding of actual or potential risks is applied throughout the well planning process.

Incorporate risk mitigations plans and strategies into all well designs.

• Well Planning: Conduct well planning in accordance with CNOOC policies and standards, and the Well Delivery Process.

Summarise the results of the well planning in the Basis of Well Design Document and obtain document approval from the Well Engineering Manager.

Prepare the casing design in accordance with CNOOC policies and standards, and obtain design approval from the Well Engineering Manager.

• Well Design Peer Review: Organise, prepare and present the Well Design Peer Review.

Liaise with the allocated Completions and Well Systems Engineers to ensure that the appropriate completion and subsea / wellhead design input is presented in the Well Design Peer Review.

• Statutory Notifications, Permits and Consents: Prepare the notification and all applications for consents and permits in sufficient time to:
  • Allow internal CNOOC review and approval prior to issue.
  • Gain regulatory approval prior to the start of operations.
• Well Examination: Ensure that the Basis of Well Design, HSE notification and Drilling, Abandonment and Suspension Programmes are issued to the Well Examiner for independent review, in compliance with the CNOOC Well Examination Scheme.

Supply the Well Examiner with all other requested documents (e.g. casing design document, rig move procedures, etc.).

• Drilling Programme: Prepare the Drilling and/or Abandonment / Suspension Programmes and obtain approval prior to the start of operations.
• Well Materials and Load-out Lists: Liaise with the Service Companies to identify and order the required well equipment and materials.

Prepare a Load-out List, specifying the equipment and material requirements for each well phase, and issue this to the Logistics Coordinator, Drilling Superintendent and Drilling Supervisor.

• Operational Support: Provide operational support to the Drilling Superintendent, as requested.

When requested by the Drilling Superintendent, organise and participate in the Drill the Well on Paper (DWOP) and/or pre-spud meeting prior to the start of operations.

• End of Well Reports: Prepare and obtain approval for the End of Well Report within 3 months of the end of operations. Issue the End of Well Report to all relevant parties.

Collaboration –

• Well Objectives: Collaborate with the Subsurface Teams to define and agree well objectives.
• AFE: Work with the Well Owner and Finance Department to ensure approval of long lead and well AFE’s are obtained at the appropriate time for each well.
• SAP: Work with the Finance Department to ensure that SAP support for well cost estimating and cost control / monitoring is forthcoming for each well.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation –

Consider the application of new technology in all well designs.

Ensure that lessons learnt from previous well designs and operations are applied to current well designs.

Who are we looking for?

You must already have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

We are particularly interested in you if you have the following skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Experience using Compass, Well Plan, and Stress Check software packages
• Familiar with UK well related permitting requirements
• Experience working with a UK operator and familiar with a typical UK Management System
• A good team player, with the ability to communicate well with other discipline engineers.
• Offshore operational experience is an advantage

CNOOC International strives to retain and recognise high performing individuals who help us achieve superior results and deliver our vision of energy for all. Our pay-for-performance approach is at the foundation of our competitive compensation and benefits offerings that are designed to attract, retain and motivate the best and brightest.

Recognising and rewarding the value our people bring to the business is crucial to our ongoing success. It's what keeps the best talent motivated and driven to deliver superior results. We believe that reward and recognition should extend beyond just compensation.

In return for your hard work, tenacity and contributions, you can expect an array of benefits. From personal career development that enables you to fulfil your potential, to flexible working arrangements that support your work/life balance.

Closing Statement

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Only applicants who are authorized to work in the UK, without company sponsorship, on a full-time, permanent basis will be considered.

Applicants who are authorized to work in the UK indefinitely without company sponsorship will be given first consideration.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.