Halliburton is one of the pioneers in Drilling Engineering and has participated in the development of the Norwegian continental shelf hydrocarbon resources since the first test well in 1966.
In order the strengthen our engineering organization, we are looking for an experienced Drilling Engineering Lead to take leadership responsibility of a large and diverse group of Drilling Technical Advisors.
We are looking for motivated personnel to take on this challenge where the ability to effectively communicate and facilitate technical dialogue both internally and externally is a key requirement.
You must be able to recognize Halliburton's core values; Safety, Trust, Collaboration, Integrity and Respect.


Job description:
This is a diverse role where the day-to-day management of the team needs to be balanced with providing best in class technical support and leadership to ensure a trajectory of continuous improvement over the lifecycle of well planning to execution.


The main tasks are:

• Support the Drilling Technical Advisors in their day-to-day job roles to ensure we are delivering technical excellence in the Design of Service process and post well follow-up
• Demonstrate technical leadership skills and ensure the teams operates as a cohesive unit that’s geared towards technical excellence while maintaining an enjoyable work culture.
• Ensure each employee has an up-to-date development plan and that they are put through the applicable training to develop their competency profile
• Investigate downhole failures, derive corrective actions and implement to improve job execution.
• Review and approve the Design of Service and ensure compliance within our reporting systems
• Identify applications for new technology to deliver value to our customers
• Assists in publishing commercial and technical successes.
• Develops and maintains personal relationships with the technical customer base.
• Provides recommendations on equipment capabilities and advises customers and field personnel on technical complexity and operation.
• Present and communicate both internally and externally on Directional Drilling Technology, Technical Solutions Profiles and Design of Service.
• Demonstrate subject mastery in bottom hole assembly design and engineering, drillstring integrity, hydraulics management and drilling performance workflows.

We offer:

• Competitive pension- and insurance scheme
• Company health service
• Beneficial employee stock-purchase plan
• Focus on technology and further development
• Highly skilled colleagues in an international environment
• Opportunity for visibility and future career development

Qualifications:

• 5+ years as a Directional Technical Advisor or an equivalent customer facing position where being deployed “in-house” will be an advantage.
• 5+ years in a technical leadership role with organization accountability
• Well Design experience in a broad volume of projects/clients (Trajectory design, Anti-collision, T&D, Hydraulics, BHA modeling, technology application, drilling solutions, SQ investigation), with Drilling Engineering experience.
• Strong Technical knowledge across the well life cycle technical domains
• Customer facing experience in a technical job role with a proven track record in developing solutions in complex drilling environments.
• Preferably Master (MSc) or Bachelor degree (BSc) in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Science or other relevant fields
• Fluency in English verbally and written required, beneficial with a Norwegian language
• Excellent communication skills
• Solution oriented, adaptable, and flexible to move within Norway

Personal qualities:
Candidates that are team oriented, collaborative and exhibit good communication skills will be preferred. We seek a person who can work independently and have a drive to seek solutions within the team, proactive and self-driven will be preferred. You need to work in a structured manner and the position requires that you champion the Company's HSE and SQ procedures.


Location:
Stavanger


Product Service Line:
Sperry Drilling - Onshore
Full time


Contact Persons:
Hiring Manager: Iain Lunney: (+47) 412 52 874
Recruiter: Synnøve Gysland Sunde (+47 51 83 72 30


Deadline: 30th August 2024