Graduate Well Engineer (3)

Ithaca Energy Inc.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in the UK is seeking Graduate Well Engineers to join their Wells Department. This role offers exposure to drilling, subsea operations, and well interventions. Successful candidates will manage rig operations and design well programs, with opportunities for on-the-job training and mentoring. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related discipline and is eager to learn. This position is based in Aberdeen and includes offshore work. Competitive training and support for professional development are provided.

Benefits

Structured graduate programme

Mentoring and support

On-the-job training opportunities

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Drilling or related discipline is required.
• Engineering skills are welcomed, even through non-engineering degrees.
• Previous Oil and Gas industry experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing rig operations and prepare necessary documentation.
• Design well programmes and comply with the Ithaca Energy Management System.
• Procure services and equipment for drilling operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivation to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Drilling or related discipline

Job description

Ithaca Energy is a leading full cycle exploration and production company headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. The business has built a diverse and high value portfolio of operated and non-operated assets across the Northern & Central North Sea and West of Shetland.

We are a dynamic and ambitious business on a rapid growth journey, recognising that the energy industry is entering a new era. As we move towards energy transition, our commitment to the North Sea is unwavering.

As a leading North Sea Operator, we are an agile and driven business, taking a pragmatic approach to oil & gas production through innovative thinking and advanced technologies. Our goal is to maximise value through the safe, efficient and responsible production of our assets.

Success is dependent on our talent, and with bold and inspired people, we will create a workplace that is diverse and equitable, building a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

Position Overview

Ithaca Energy is accepting applications for 3 x Graduate Well Engineers, working within the Wells Department. The successful candidates will provide technical support and be provided with exposure to drilling, subsea, completions and well interventions. The successful candidates will complete an offshore rotation as a platform/rig based field engineer, and an onshore rotation as a drilling engineer, to maximise learning and development opportunity.

Responsibilities

Offshore Placement

• Assist and deputise for Drilling Supervisor in managing rig operations. On request, prepare morning reports, casing tallies, cement calculations and other documents and spreadsheets as required.
• Participate in compilation of daily work instructions and action plans for specific well operations as required.
• Be familiar with the well objectives and the detailed drilling programme.
• Interface with 3rd parties to ensure pre-job preparations are conducted.
• Understand upcoming requirements for personnel, bulks, tools and tangibles.
• Assist the Logistics Co-ordinator by compiling a daily operations lookahead.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and company policies in all activities.

Onshore Placement

• Design a well or working from designs provided by a Senior Drilling Engineer, create a well programme in compliance with the Ithaca Energy Management System by analysing offset data generating and evaluating design options using Landmark suite of software, assessing risk, preparing detailed design and programme documents.
• Preparing time and cost estimates and assisting Drilling Accountant with cost tracking during well operations.
• Procuring services, equipment and materials and co-ordinating suppliers and service providers for drilling, completing or working over the well.
• Prepare procurement documentation for the recommendation of specific services, equipment and personnel.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and company policies in all activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Drilling or related discipline (Master's preferred but not essential).
• Engineering skills (through non-Engineering degrees are welcomed).
• Previous Oil and Gas Industry experience welcomed.
• Motivated individual with ability to work onshore and offshore.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and willingness to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• With a high level of drive, the ideal candidate will be a self-starter that can take direction and work autonomously, ideally solution focused.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate and interact at different levels across the organisation.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

What we can offer

We offer a structured graduate programme with mentoring and exposure to drilling, subsea, completions and well interventions. Training in industry-standard software and workflows. Opportunity to expand knowledge to broaden experience and understanding.

• Unique On-the-job training with opportunities to develop wider technical and project delivery skills, across the business, by working alongside experienced technical professionals.
• With a strong mentoring culture, with each graduate assigned a technical mentor to ensure they are supported in their personal and professional development.
• Specialist/business skills training and a formal development plan to help you reach your full potential.
• Support with your journey to becoming a chartered engineer.
• Opportunity to work offshore on our assets and at vendor sites, where applicable.
• A challenging and supportive environment.
• An opportunity to carve a career within the business.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better we are. We recognise you may not fulfil every criteria but if you meet most of them, please apply.