Drilling Optimization Engineer

·       Monitoring real-time data throughout drilling and completion operations for one or more wells.

·       Learning and assisting with recognizing trends in real-time data which relate to improvement opportunities or health of the well and the avoidance of drilling hazards

·       Developing daily reports which include essential measured data and descriptions on activities, trends and recommendations for improvements.

·       Collecting and applying drilling data (both realtime and recorded), such as but not limited to SPP, torque, RPM, block height and downhole LWD data.

·       Assisting with and ensuring essential personnel have access to real-time information or are informed in a timely manner of improvement opportunities or trends that suggest potential drilling hazards. This will include assisting field operations personnel with data analysis and assist decision making.

·       Performing torque and drag, hydraulics analysis in real-time with Baker Hughes system for proper hole cleaning and avoid any NPT

·       Analyzing of drilling surface parameters such as ROP, WOB, Torque, Hook Load, Standpipe and any other available data. Complete Vibration analysis- Stick slip, Bit/BHA Whirl and Bit Bounce.

·       Assisting in developing communication plans to provide performance feedback to job sites and operational stakeholders; monitor effectiveness and adjust as necessary

·       Meeting and engaging with customers, rig managers, drillers, and operations team on a regular basis to present drilling optimization applications and trends, and help to identify and capture opportunities for performance improvement.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

Bachelor's degree preferably in Petroleum Engineering.

5+ years of relevant work experience in drilling optimization, drilling data analyst, well engineering, field operations, and well construction. Competence should include drill bits/mills, drilling BHA design, drilling engineering simulations, drilling field operations, drilling preparation of programs, or similar.

Experience working in Well Construction, in Vaca Muerta or Permian Basins.

Experience using Itrak Hydraulics application Jewel Suite Drilling Evaluation,WellLink Performance, andCorva.

Have excellent interpersonal skills to work well with colleagues across all businesses/cultures, achieve objectives through effective influencing, and establish credibility with senior leaders.

Have excellent analytics and problem-solving, including ability to form hypotheses and move forward in the absence of complete information.

Have excellent English and Spanish oral and written communication skills, including ability to synthesize complex topics into clear and simple messages.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

·       Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

·       Comprehensive private medical care options

·       Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

·       Tailored financial programs

·       Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us

With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we're committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we're always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Services Senior Specialist - Applications Engineering