Senior Drilling Operations Specialist

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Brunel Full time

Brunel is seeking an experienced Senior Drilling Engineer to support the planning and execution of drilling operations on their assets in Western Australia.

This role will be part of the Perth-based Wells team, working closely with Wells and Asset teams to ensure alignment of plans.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and execute plans for deepwater subsea gas wells, from early planning to execution.
  • Promote and implement Chevron's health, safety, and environmental programs.
  • Lead technical reviews and risk assessments to ensure compliance with Chevron's standards.
  • Manage business partner interfaces, including contract management, purchase orders, and post-job reporting.
  • Research and implement new technologies to enhance safety and performance.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a learning culture.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in designing and executing deepwater subsea gas wells, expertise in subsea well design using floating MODUs, and proficiency in drilling engineering software (Landmark, DrillPlan, Wellview).

A strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skillset is essential for this role. The ability to work on multiple projects at different stages of design maturity is also required.

In addition, the successful candidate will hold current Australian citizenship or appropriate visa to work in Australia, industry-recognized well control certification, and offshore medical & survival certification.

What We Offer

Brunel offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.

The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, superannuation, and professional development opportunities.



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