SSG Drilling are actively working with an International E&P Operator on an exploration campaign in the Middle East. 

Currently we are recruiting for an experienced Senior Well Test Engineer, with knowledge of land operations in the Middle East region:

• Supervisor well test operations at the well location.
• Daily work with the Senior Completion Engineer(s), Superintendents, and in-country Drilling Manager.
• Follow up on daily basis the completion and intervention operations and plan ahead in order to ensure efficient operations with minimal downtime
• Lead the team to ensure activities are safe, comply with regulatory requirements and Company directives as well as industry standards with minimal environmental impact / footprint.
• Follow up of the performance of the well with respect to established KPIs and making recommendations for operational improvement
• Tracking service company performances and review reports of non-conformance events.
• If needed, develop technical scope of works for contracting completion, well testing, workover, etc. services
• Participate in technical and commercial evaluations if required.
• Support and organize peer assists and technical reviews.

If you would like to make an application for this role please click the "I'm Interested" button on this page. 

Subsurface Global is currently recruiting for a Petrophysicist (Contractor) for a UK based E&P company. 

This would be a full-time role (Mon-Fri) on a 12 month contract basis (PAYE).

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Summary:

The Consultant Petrophysicist will support UK based Exploration teams working on farm-ins, equity swaps, bid rounds and direct government negotiations. Work will also involve contributing formation evaluation results to New Ventures teams tasked with finding and assessing global opportunities. In addition to this, the Consultant Petrophysicist will prepare formation evaluation plans and provide operations support for exploration wells as well as cover for other projects as required.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure best practice in petrophysical approach taken for both operations and project-based interpretation work. Ensure that rigorous technical evaluations are completed to functional standards in a timely fashion. Define the appropriate formation evaluation approach, methods and techniques to derive petrophysical properties. Ensure interpretations are fit for purpose to be used by subsurface teams in a robust assessment of producible hydrocarbons in place.
• Provide accurate petrophysical deliverables for New Ventures projects that can support robust assessment of new acreage. Deliver formation evaluation results in a timely fashion that meet functional standards, sometimes under short project timeframes, and that are suitably integrated with subsurface colleagues analysis in the team.
• Provide comprehensive petrophysical interpretation skills, based on expertise developed in a breadth of depositional environments, including clastics and carbonates. Exercise good judgment in identifying critical formation evaluation issues within a dataset to provide insight into both upside and downside uncertainties associated with resource evaluations.
• Provide appropriately conditioned log datasets and formation evaluation results to be integrated with seismic quantitative interpretation workflows.
• Prepare formation evaluation plans for exploration wells. Collaborate with stakeholders including drilling and completion colleagues, the project subsurface team, and the geological operations team to create fit for purpose Data Acquisition plans that address key project issues. Mature data acquisition plans through the well delivery process by engaging with contractors and co-ordinating data acquisition planning meetings. Delivery and quality control of geomechanical models used for wellbore stability models.
• Provide operational support during drilling (LWD) and wireline logging to ensure good quality datasets are acquired. Deliver Petrophysical products in a timely fashion to support operational decisions.
• Act as data owner for all petrophysical data and products on behalf of the Exploration and Appraisal project teams. Manage the quality control, approval and publication of well data and interpretation products to be used with confidence by the subsurface teams
• Participate in peer assists, technical assurance reviews and competitive technical intelligence activities.
• Keep abreast of technology developments (internal and external) and deploy fit-for-purpose new technology.
• As a senior petrophysicist in the organisation, share expertise and provide mentorship and technical support to junior colleagues. Foster strong teamwork and collaboration within and between the teams.

If you are interested and available please use the "I'm Interested" button on this page. 

SSG Drilling are delighted to be supporting a key client with the recruitment of a Senior Drilling Engineer to be based in their office in the United Arab Emirates ( UAE )  This position is to support the latter stages of planning right through to operational support in country once drilling operations commence in 2022.  To assist with current COVID Restrictions, the client is only reviewing applications from individuals already living in the UAE Region. Start date March 2021, this role may develop into a permanent Staff position.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the engineering content of the company’s drilling programs. Develops design and programs aimed at efficient operations and long term integrity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

HSE Accountability

1. Supports implementation of all applicable HSE policies and initiatives.

Drilling Preparations and Operations

2. Prepares specifications for well related equipment and services in accordance with company and industry standards.
3. Works closely with the completions, well testing and well integrity engineers to ensure operational integrity, feasibility and efficiency of the final programs.
4. Accountable for delivery of the End of Well Report (EOWR).
5. Captures Lessons Learned during operations and ensures the lessons are captured in the EOWR and implemented in future programs.
6. Supports the Drilling Superintendents and Supervisors and ensures that all programs are implemented according to plans in a safe and efficient manner.
7. Ensures compliance with all Company Standards and the requirements of the subsurface team.
8. Writes Management of Change (MOC) documents when operational changes are required and ensures the established MOC process is followed.
9. Communicates effectively to ensure that all objectives of the programs, policies and standards are understood by all concerned parties.
10. Reviews equipment planning with Drilling Supervisors and Material & Logistics Coordinators to ensure timely equipment arrivals and backloading.
11. Performs wellsite visits when required to ensure that programs and procedures are conducted in compliance with applicable policies.
12. Prepares technical specifications and evaluations during the contracting and procurement process of equipment, tools and services.
13. Conducts and documents operations risk assessments.
14. Ensures all pre-job checklists are completed prior to commencing operations.

Leadership

15. Supervises and coaches junior drilling engineers.
16. Setting individual goals, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisal – to maximize subordinate and departmental performance.

Relationships Management

17. Maintains and exhibits excellent working relationships with subordinates, contractors and company's management.

Continuous Improvement

18. Stays abreast of current technologies, monitors operational performance against pre-established goals, and makes/supports recommendations for continuous performance improvement.

Conducts technical research to be utilized for field development, exploration and drilling plans. Recommends actions for improvement to senior management.

Core Competencies

SSG Drilling are delighted to be supporting a key client with the recruitment of a Senior Completions Engineer to be based in their office in the United Arab Emirates ( UAE )  This position is to support the latter stages of planning right through to operational support in country once drilling operations commence in 2022.  To assist with current COVID Restrictions, the client is only reviewing applications from individuals already living in the UAE Region.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the engineering content of the company’s completion, workover and intervention programs. Develops programs aimed at efficient operations, long term integrity and maximized production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

HSE Accountability

1. Supports implementation of all applicable HSE policies and initiatives.

Completions, Workover and Intervention Operations

2. Prepares specifications for completion, workover and well intervention related equipment and services in accordance with company and industry standards.
3. Works closely with the productions, drilling, well testing and well integrity engineers to ensure operational integrity, feasibility and efficiency of the final programs.
4. Prepares the relevant sections of the End of Well Report (EOWR)
5. Captures Lessons Learned during operations and ensures the lessons are captured in the EOWR and implemented in future programs.
6. Supports the Drilling Superintendents and Supervisors and ensures that all programs are implemented according to plans in a safe and efficient manner.
7. Ensures compliance with all Company Standards and the requirements of the subsurface team.
8. Writes Management of Change (MOC) documents when operational changes are required and ensures the established MOC process is followed.
9. Communicates effectively to ensure that all objectives of the programs, policies and standards are understood by all concerned parties.
10. Reviews equipment planning with Drilling Supervisors and Material & Logistics Coordinators to ensure timely equipment arrivals and backloading.
11. Performs wellsite visits when required to ensure that programs and procedures are conducted in compliance with applicable policies.
12. Prepare AFE Time & Cost estimates and monitors the same on a daily basis ensuring variances are promptly highlighted to relevant departments.
13. Prepares technical specifications and evaluations during the contracting and procurement process of equipment, tools and services.
14. Conducts and documents operations risk assessments.
15. Ensures all pre-job checklists are completed prior to commencing operations.
16. Stands in for the Sr. Well Testing Engineer in the postholders absence.

Leadership

17. Supports Drilling Supervisors in implementation of completions, workover and intervention programs.
18. Supervises and coaches junior completions engineers.
19. Setting individual goals, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisal – to maximize subordinate and departmental performance.

Relationships Management

20. Maintains and exhibits excellent working relationships with subordinates, contractors and Company Petroleum’s management.

Continuous Improvement

21. Stays abreast of current technologies, monitors operational performance against pre-established goals, and makes/supports recommendations for continuous performance improvement.

Conducts technical research to be utilized for field development, exploration and drilling plans. Recommends actions for improvement to senior management.

Core Competencies

Subsurface Global is currently recruiting for a Senior Geoscientist (Contractor) for an E&P operator in Norway.

This would be a 12 month contract in the Development Subsurface team. Start date ASAP.

Role Overview:

• Providing geological and geophysical support and technical advice on to asset, project and operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Reservoir characterization of fields via the use of wireline logs, core, regional data and analogues.
• Evaluating new business opportunities such as infill wells or step out exploration
• Formulating and executing agreed technical programs for each asset.
• Geological and geophysical input into new business opportunity evaluations.
• Constructing and updating 3D static reservoir models.
• Calculating volumetrics (STOIIP, GIIP) and reserves for fields and prospects.
• Preparing relevant parts of well programmes in partnership with others.
• Assisting in the preparation of appraisal and development programmes.
• Preparing and presenting material as required internally and to third parties including regulators and joint venture partners.

All candidates must be based in Norway (or able to relocate to Norway for the contract duration).

If you are interested and available please use the "I'm Interested" button on this page.

Subsurface Global is currently recruiting for a Senior Geophysicist (QI) for an E&P company in Norway. This is a specialist geophysical requirement, supporting both Exploration & Asset teams.

This would be an initial six month contract (Start Date: ASAP) - with the potential to extend or convert to a staff role. 

Responsibilities:

• Follow-up and QC of seismic processing
• Applied rock physics
• Integrated quantitative interpretation and reservoir characterization studies
• Geophysical input to prospect evaluations and de-risking
• Geophysical support across the business

Skills Required:

• Proven track record in hands-on geophysical techniques, e.g. quantitative seismic interpretation, rock physics, seismic modelling, seismic inversion, seismic processing and imaging, seismic attribute analysis
• Masters or PhD degree in geophysics or equivalent
• A strong background in the E&P industry
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

If you are interested and available please use the "I'm Interested" button on this page.

SSG Drilling are actively working with an International E&P Operator supporting them on resourcing for an experienced Senior Completions Engineer for an upcoming drilling campaign in Africa. 

Senior Completions Engineer - Smart / Intelligent wells

• Responsible for the detailed design, specification and qualification of the proposed intelligent well system, working very closely
  with the primary service provider both remotely and in situ (as required)
• Responsible for all the technical interfaces of the intelligent well system including but not limited to the surface control systems,
  operability requirements, and well integrity requirements and subsurface design criteria
• Responsible for verification of the design life, specification and subsequent acceptance of all vendor qualification testing of all
  specified equipment and individual components as necessary
• Responsible for the design and execution of a full Systems Integration Test (SIT) prior to shipping and again upon delivery of the
  intelligent well system to ensure the functionality and operability of the system
• Responsible for the detailed completion design including preparation of the Basis for Well Design for the intelligent well
• Ensures all completion operations are appropriately designed to meet companies policy requirements in terms of Health, Safety & 
  Environment and Well Engineering Standards

If you are interested and available please use the "I'm Interested" button on this page. 

Subsurface Global have a current requirement for a highly experienced Seismic Inversion Specialist.

Specifically, we are interested in hearing from candidates with a specialism in Seismic Inversion to an expert or technical authority level. 

Experience working on Middle East / North African carbonates for an E&P operating company is also required.

Candidates must be able to relocate to the UAE. This role is full-time and office based (5 days per week). 

If you are interested, please click on the 'I'm Interested' button on this page and contact Freya Jackson for more information: f.jackson@subsurfaceglobal.com 

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Although recent market activity levels have been low, we are proactively reaching out to our E&P network to ensure we stay connected and are best placed to update you with relevant job opportunities in the coming months.

Send us your updated CV and we will call you to discuss your current situation and future options - whether this be consulting or permanent opportunities.

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SSG Drilling are currently working with an International E&P Operator sourcing for an experienced HSE Superintendent to support an ongoing drilling campaign. 

HSE Superintendent 

Operate within and promote company core values and HSE culture.
Provide expert judgement and technical insight in HSE management
Play a key role in the implementation and execution of HSE plans and activities required in making continuous and positive HSE improvements in the field operations.

Key tasks will include:

•       Maintain compliance with local and international HSE laws, regulations & industry standards. 
•       Develop, implement and maintain HSE management system, procedures and work practices. 
•       Lead HSE risk assessments and planning and execution of prevention and mitigation controls. 
•       Lead implementation of control of work to ensure that all activities are planned and executed safety   
•       Provide HSE, process safety and asset integrity inputs into project design and engineering. 
•       Provide HSE support, assurance and monitoring for operational activities. 

Requirements

•       15-year experience in HSE supervisory field roles for international oil and gas companies 
•       University Graduate in Engineering or HSE related field 
•       Professional qualifications e.g. NEBOSH, GradIOSH/CMIOSH, CSP/equivalent, IEMA, Auditor etc. preferred 
•       Knowledge of industry HSE best practices and national and international HSE legislation 
•       Experienced in oil field construction projects 
•       Experienced in leading HAZID, risk assessment, audits and incident investigations 
•       Experienced in developing and implementing HSE management systems and procedures 

If you are interested in discussing this role further please click the "I'm Interested" button on this page