Drilling Engineering Advisor

Ref#: J022130_1786041026

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Country

Mexico

Start date

September 1st, 2026

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The Drilling Engineering Advisor role involves all aspects of well planning & design (conceptual and detailed), engineering, execution and closeout of Company managed drilling operations in the most cost effective and safe manner under the direction of the Wells manager.

Job description

Candidate Minimum 15 years of industry experience.
Degree qualified in Engineering.
Candidate must have experience working in Deepwater operations.
Candidate must have experience of working as a Drilling Engineer.
Strong understanding of the Landmark OpenWells reporting system.
Strong understanding of the Landmark well engineering software suite.
Excellent written and oral command of the English language is essential.

Actively participate in the Well Construction Preparation as per manager instruction in order to get all gates completed from Well design options to Readiness to drill peer reviews.
Prepare full casing design with the information provided by subsurface team. Skills in corporate tools: Stresscheck, Wellplan, Wellcat, etc are mandatory.
Identify Long Lead Item requirements, validate and ensure those are ordered on time.
Actively participate in DWOP's and technical workshops and ensure that all data gathered is thoroughly reviewed and action items followed up on.
Actively participate in any HAZID, HAZOP and Bow Tie Analysis. Assist with preparation of final documentation.
Ensure all relevant lessons learned from previous projects have been reviewed and any necessary action taken to prevent re-occurrence.
Ensure compliance with Company policies, standards and approved procedures.
Prepare Blow Out Emergency Response Plan (BOERP).
Ensure all the digital tools are used and properly maintained with high control on data QAQC.
Prepare Drilling Program.
Prepare P&A Program.
Tendering & Contract holder duties:
- Prepare detailed Scope of Works for all services related to deepwater drilling operations: mud, cement, tubulars, liner hangers, BHA items, packers, etc.
- Complete technical evaluation.
- Act as contract holder:
- - Candidate will be assigned several contracts and candidate will be fully responsible of them.
  - Ensure contract terms are as per the agreed terms during the tender phase.
  - Prepare SAP contract structure in order to improve cost certification efficiency.
  - Issue SAP purchase orders.
  - Ensure QAQC process for both purchase and rental equipment follows company QAQC regulations.
  - Follow up material delivery as per PO terms and conditions.