Remote Operations Centre Engineer - Directional Drilling

Job Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
The primary responsibility of the ROC – DD is to monitor the DS jobs utilizing his/her skills, experience, and available ROC hardware and software resources. The ROC – DD is the first point of contact, for Directional Drilling technical support, for the field personnel. The ROC – DD should timely identify the job-related risks and hazards; and intervene to prevent equipment failures and non-productive time. The ROC – DD shall seek the Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for complex and critical problems to provide an adequate and timely solution. Follows the corresponding steps of the Drilling Engineering process.
Responsibilities
Must know and comply with the ROC Standard and approved local Appendices.
Follow the drilling engineering “Rules to live by”.
Comply with standards, internal processes, drilling instructions and operational procedures during the job planning and execution phases.
Establish and maintain constant communication with management.
Participate in all ROC pre-job meetings.
Work with the latest Weatherford approved data visualization and optimization programs to deliver the job results.
Utilize the relevant job experience in troubleshooting any change in scope operations. In case of the incident the ROC DD must follow approved local incident/ event management process and establish communication with management. The local incident / event management (OEPS Document – ROC Event Management Process) shall comply with ROC standard. If local incident / event management process is not established, follow the ROC Standard (2.3.2 Incident Management Process).
Follow approved intervention process to provide the assistance with operations when required.
The ROC DD has the full authority to STOP the job if current rig operation leads to Quality or HSE incidents.
Monitor all jobs in the Geozone in real time via approved remote-control application, WITSML streaming and/or WITSML LWD submissions.
The designated high-profile jobs require closer attention to ensure the rig crew follows the proper procedures and instructions.
The daily job monitoring is completed through the drilling LAS observation and tracking the well / job specific metrics reflecting the drilling performance throughout fleet.
The daily reporting is maintained according to local ROC reporting process. In instance of high-profile / high-complexity jobs the well data access is requested from RTDS , and the field crew is required to enable WITSML communication/ streaming. If direct WITSML data streaming is not available, third party EDR (Electronic Data Recorder) access to be requested with appropriate mnemonics for WITSML data streaming.
Produce the End of Run Reports, QC the drilling LAS and collect the finally QC’d files in local database.
Deliver a quick update reports on rig related issue to relevant personnel. The update report to include Out of Specification (OOS) conditions encountered / mitigation employed / troubleshooting attempted / component issue. (directional drilling, hydraulics, controller etc.).
Responsible for ensuring that operational specifications (limits) of the downhole DD/LWD tools are not exceeded.
RSS Programming Verification – All WFRD RSS runs are subject to programming verification. Field Engineers submit programming and deck check paperwork to RTOC DD for verification / confirmation. The RTOC DD to QC programming and email feedback to appropriate personnel along with questions and concerns.
Field Email Submission Integrity – ROC DD to ensure compliance with field submission emails. (ex. Subject nomenclature)
In conjunction with Technical Alerts ROC DD to be central point in collecting/ uploading all required failure submissions and posting to designated database in correct format. Any issues with gathering information to be brought to FOM’s attention via email.
Conduct ROC self-audits in their districts, report findings to the RTOC Manager, and actively follow up to complete audit’s corrective actions.
Perform various duties and activities assigned by ROC Lead within the physical constraints of the job.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment:
Maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
Enforce all safety precautions and practices.
Promote safe work practices.
Always attend a mandatory safety meeting and maintain Company property and equipment in safe operating conditions.
Know and understand Weatherford’s Enterprise Excellence Process and the Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of industry experience in DD operations (field experience)
Minimum 5 years as Directional Driller III
Bachelor’s degree in oil and gas related technical discipline – Electrical, Instrumentation, Petroleum Engineering
Thorough knowledge of Weatherford Drilling Systems products and services
English proficiency at advanced level
Skills
Proficient in anti-collision and well trajectory analysis
Experience and ability to solve problems and perform with minimal supervision.
Ability to use multiple sources of data to formulate, test, and verify failure modes in drilling equipment
Thorough knowledge of Drilling Systems products and services
Experiences with Rotary Steerable tools / Mud Motors
Familiarity with the different forms of vibration encountered while drilling
Knowledge of Directional Drilling practices
Competent with Microsoft Office
Basic skills of the latest Weatherford software necessary to perform daily tasks
Excellent communication, organization, troubleshooting and teamwork skills. Positive attitude and a high degree of self-discipline and motivation
Complete the Well Planning 1 class for DD
Complete the DD1, DD2 and DD3 classes
Submit the Valid AC101 certificate
Excellent communication, organization, troubleshooting and teamwork skills. Positive attitude and a high degree of self-discipline and motivation
Able to relate to rig-site personnel at all levels.

Work arrangement
Yes