Well Technology - Well Control Specialist

The Technical Advisor – Well Control provides expert well engineering support with respect to well construction and design and in particular well control risks. Acts as an internal independent Technical Authority for Well Control matters related to well operations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Fulfills role as internal well engineering subject matter expert and advisor.
• Reviews and provides independent expert opinion on client well programs and operations to ensure compliance with the company, regulatory, industry and client requirements.
• Evaluates and approves deviations from the company Well Control standard and manual.
• Provides technical support to Operations and other departments in the company with respect to well control & engineering related issues, including Management of Change (MOC) process, risk assessments, bridging documents, contracts, investigations etc.
• Where required, reviews and assesses client's drilling plans/well design basis, and risk assessments.
• Supports well control incidents and other well related investigations to identify “lessons learned”, assess the effectiveness of the Valaris Well Control Standard, and evaluate whether any changes to the standard are warranted.
• Compiles and distributes “lessons learned” reports and develops & implements any necessary changes to the Well Control Standard.
• Represents the company in discussions with clients regarding well-control & well engineering issues, activities, problems, etc.
• Participates in the after-action review (AAR) with key stakeholders.
• Conducts and participates in Well Control oversight activities, including offshore site visits.
• Assists with the development and implementation of well control competency and training process.

Standards and Documentations

• Maintains the company’s Well Control Standard, which consists of the company’s well control related policy, practices, procedures and also well control related equipment specifications and testing requirements.
• Monitors and implements technologies, industry standards and industry best practices.
• Participates and represents the company in industry standards setting organizations/committees such as ABS, IADC and API and also at meetings with government agencies such as BSEE, USCG, DOI, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree or PhD in a well or petroleum engineering related discipline preferred or recognised industry development program.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in offshore well construction and design is required.

Skills & Experience

• Formal development training and practical experience in the design and construction of offshore wells both deepwater (subsea BOP’s) and shelf (surface BOP’s), preferably with an operator.
• Understanding of the operations of all types of offshore drilling rigs.
• Extensive experience in the use of (and preferably development of) well control and well construction related software applications.
• Supervisor Level Well Control certification and range of formal Advanced Well Control and Unconventional Drilling Technology training.
• Offshore survival and medical certificates as mandated by government regulations.
• Deep knowledge, skills and experience to act as an internal advisor and subject matter expert in well engineering and well control matters.
• A strong technical reputation within the oil and gas drilling.
• Demonstrably strong background with deep understanding in managed pressure drilling and other non-conventional offshore drilling technologies.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Availability and willingness to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.
• Committed to a high standard of safety and to comply with all safety laws and all of the employer’s safety policies and rules.
• Must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
• Effective communication, teamwork, organizational skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically and constructively handle confrontation.
• Exercise sound judgments and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Maintain flexible attitude and approach towards assignments and successfully operate under ambiguous guidelines.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer’s sole discretion.
• Perform duties onsite, except those job duties which are customarily or by their nature performed offsite.
• Work effectively alone or as part of a team on projects.
• Demonstrated creativity, innovation, imagination and patience.

Behaviors

As part of our commitment to fostering a high-performance culture, employees are expected to align their actions and decisions with the principles outlined in our Behavioral Framework. This framework serves as the foundation for our organizational culture and guides our behaviors to drive better outcomes across the company. Employees are responsible for incorporating these behaviors into their daily actions, relationships, and decision-making to help manage expectations, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the overall success of the organization. Our five behaviors that define our culture are:

• Analyze & Plan – Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence-based.
• Collaborate – Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging one another’s strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone’s input is valued.
• Communicate – Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing.
• Learn, Grow & Adapt – Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop.
• Deliver Results – Striving to deliver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.

Disclaimer

Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non-job related factors. Valaris is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need such an accommodation, or religious accommodation, please contact recruiting@valaris.com.

About Us

At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers’ well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.