Drilling Engineer jobs in Anchorage, AK

ConocoPhillips is a leading oil and gas company, which is hiring Drilling Supervisor/Superintendents for contract positions. The Drilling Supervisor/Superintendent provides remote support for drilling operations on exploratory and subsequent development wells.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides remote support for drilling operations on exploratory and subsequent development wells.
• Supports the Wells Superintendents and the field teams in all safety and environmental aspects of the operations.
• Ensures local regulations are strictly complied with at all times.
• Helps develop a plan for the successful and efficient implementation of the Drilling program to optimize operations.
• Reacts to and controlling any situation regarding the rig and personnel onboard.
• Supports field team in QA/QC of reporting in WellView and other areas
• Maintains good communication between office and rig.
• Coordinates and critiques service company activities as requested by the field
• Provides office based operational support as required.
• Reviews and optimizes drilling programs/procedures.
• Assists in preparation of drilling documentation/manuals.
• Participates in emergency preparedness and permitting activities.
• Examines performance in collaboration with Engineering team
• Identify optimization opportunities

Required and Preferred Skills and Experience

• Typically 10-15 years of experience.
• Provides oversight to professional and/or lead staff.
• Responsibilities may include several technical/functional areas.
• Resolves complex problems.
• Provides input to development of technical/functional strategies and ensures operational plans are aligned with business objectives.
• Decisions are guided by functional objectives.

ConocoPhillips contract opportunities are for project-based or other short-term engagements that require specialized skills. Successful candidates for contract opportunities will not be considered employees of ConocoPhillips or any of its subsidiaries nor will candidates be eligible for employment benefits. Candidates looking for regular full-time employment opportunities should begin their search here: https://careers.conocophillips.com/