Principal Drilling Engineer

Description

• Consult on safety, regulatory and quality assurance concerns
• Keep abreast of new developments in drilling techniques; modify drilling operations to implement these new techniques
• Collaborate and lead project teams of drilling engineers, geologists, resource engineers, drilling personnel, procurement, permitting, and other internal and external staff, vendors, and business partners.
• Supervise and manage drilling projects
• Track drilling costs and approve invoices
• Ensure that drilling tasks have been thoroughly researched, engineered, analyzed and implemented with regulatory agency approval and in a safe and efficient manner
• Manage Ormat and contract company representatives to solve issues while drilling
• Proactively make recommendations for reservoir management and wellfield operations based on data analysis and conceptual models
• Prepare the drilling budget and control expenditures
• Establish goals, schedules and deadlines for drilling activities and programs
• Provides technical advice for drilling contractors and consultants
• Prepare and manage drilling programs to ensure timely and efficient execution of all drilling activities

Requirements

• Drilling Engineer: 0 - 5 years experience
• Effectively communicate results and recommendations to peers and management verbally and in writing. Verbal communication may be presentations, group meetings, or individually
• Must be able to travel frequently nationally and internationally
• Knowledge in RIMBase and Landmark Software such as WellPlan, Compass, StressCheck and WellCAT is a plus
• Project Drilling Engineer: 3 - 9 years experience
• Proficiency in various computer software applications, including Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Project, Teams, etc..), SAP, and Primavera P6.
• Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT auto insurance carrier
• Must have excellent communication and project management skills, PMP certification preferred, but not required
• Years of experience above are a guideline and each candidate is subject to placement based on Ormat's Technical Career Path
• Must have excellent organizational and planning skills with a strong sense of urgency and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous period of time and read and understand maps
• The ability to climb stairs and navigate around equipment on a drill rig
• The ability to navigate and work in remote field locations and work outdoors in difficult weather conditions
• Chief Drilling Engineer: 13 - 20 years experience
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties
• Ability to work in a busy work environment with intense periods of activity
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
• Senior Drilling Engineer: 7 - 15 years experience

Benefits

• Some weekend and holiday work required

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance