Wells and Operations Engineer

• Background
• About the role
• Person requirements
• How to apply

Background

The post holder will be a member of the Offshore Divisions Well Engineering and Operations teams. The role varies enormously in terms of task and pace, ranging from rig site inspections to technical reports to in-depth research into preventative strategies. It offers a challenge of breadth, purpose and professional interest.

About the role

• Provide specialist advice on health and safety matters associated with your topic of well engineering, drilling and other well operations within HSE, industry and other stakeholders
• Carry out inspections with respect to specialist issues arising from well engineering, drilling and other well operations activities both offshore and onshore
• Investigate accidents, incidents and complaints as part of a team or alone, both offshore and onshore
• Provide technical support for enforcement action, including the provision of expert evidence in legal proceedings
• Make technical contributions to the development of industry standards and guidance such as being involved in the design of wells

Person requirements

• Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering or earth science discipline
• A proven track record in managing and contributing to relevant technical projects.
• Good working knowledge of well engineering & operations
• You must be able to satisfy the UK offshore medical & survival training requirements
• You will hold a full driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK unless reasonable adjustments can be made in line with the Equality Act 2010.

If you require further information about the post please contact Donald Dobson by e-mail donald.dobson@hse.gsi.gov.uk

How to apply

Apply for this role via the Civil Service on-line recruitment system, Civil Service Jobs. If you have a disability and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process please contact: Angela Coulton on 0151 951 4430 or email Angela.coulton@hse.gsi.gov.uk.

Please ensure you include your CV and a covering letter with your application. Your cover letter must include:

• Your level of responsibility;
• The breadth and depth of your experience;
• The technical quality and standard of your work.

This should be no more than two sides of A4 paper (font size 10).