Senior Drilling Engineer

Aker BP aims to be the exploration and production company of the future by transforming the way we work and operate. We are setting new standards by focusing on safe production and low emissions in the oil and gas industry.

We have big plans- do you want to join us?

Drilling & Wells is responsible for delivery of large project portfolio with total net resources of more than 700 million barrels of oil equivalents, and a comprehensive exploration campaign to support future organic growth.

We are looking for a Drilling & Wells Engineer to join D&W’s Digital Execution team and work with one or several delivery lines supporting D&W’s digitalization agenda.

The D&W Digital Execution team is responsible ensuring that Drilling & Wells teams have the necessary digital tools, infrastructure, and data available to maximize the value creation from this portfolio and take our performance to the next level.

This position will report to the D&W Digital Portfolio Manager

Typical work tasks can be:

• Follow up and coordinate the roadmap deliveries from delivery lines.
• Perform well planning & engineering work in order to: define requirements, needs or validate digital tool’s.
• Capture learnings and improvement suggestions from the D&W teams and translate into actions for the product teams developing digital tools
• Support cross-functional Value Stream teams
• Collaborate with partners & vendors.

Skills and qualifications:

• Relevant M.Sc. degree, relevant experience can compensate for education.
• Sound technical understanding of well planning and/or operations.
• Good communication skills in Norwegian and English, both orally and in writing
• Good understanding of how digitalization will affect how we work.

We think you will thrive in Aker BP if this resonates with you:

• Our SAFER values are the foundation for everything we do. Working with us means identifying with being Seekers, Accountable, Foreseeable, Engaged and Respectful.
• Cooperation is the very core of Aker BP. Working with us means wanting to be part of our ONETEAM-culture.
• At Aker BP, we put safety first. When working with us, we expect you to do the same.
• You are a self-starter and able to work independently.
• You seek new perspectives, see new angels and possibilities for improvement.
• You have an interest in how data can be made available, interpreted, visualized, and used as a basis for various recommendations and decisions.
• You like to work in teams, and you are a good and effective communicator

Our commitment to you:

• We are convinced diversity is an important element for success, and everyone in Aker BP should feel involved, included, and respected.
• We want you to develop. That’s why we are committed to providing you with varied experience and enhancing your expertise so you can build a CV for the future!
• We will offer you a competitive compensation package including a share savings program, and a solid pension scheme.
• We know that your health and a work-life balance are key factors for job satisfaction. That’s why we have good cafeterias, work-out facilities, and flexibility – in working hours.
• If something should happen to you, we will make sure you get help from the company health service and our insurance programs.
• Our offices have a universal design – accessible for all.

Location(s): Trondheim, Stavanger and Oslo.

Application deadline: 11.08.2024

Background checks will be performed, following consent from relevant candidates. We ask that you enclose your diploma/grade transcript with your application.

Contact information: Lars-Jørgen Ruså Solvi – lars.solvi@akerbp.com

About Aker BP

Aker BP is a company engaged in exploration, field development and production of oil and gas on the Norwegian continental shelf. The company operates six field centres: Alvheim, Ivar Aasen, Skarv, Edvard Grieg, Ula and Valhall, and is a partner in the Johan Sverdrup field.

Our headquarter is in Fornebu, outside of Oslo, and we have offices in Stavanger, Trondheim, Harstad and Sandnessjøen.