Production Technologist - Drilling Fluids-(Bellaire Technology Center)

Within Shell Projects & Technology, our Wells function builds on its success of delivering world-class wells. Organised into two disciplines, Well Engineering, and Completions & Well Interventions, we provide full life cycle well delivery capability to support exploration, field development, project delivery, technical and operational excellence in order to leverage and optimise project value and production promises.



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Responsibilities:

The Applied Well Technology Team is responsible for providing technical assistance to deliver the top projects in Shell's portfolio in the top quartile. The team is comprised of petroleum engineers with deep technical skills in artificial lift, perforating, stimulation, completions, and cement.
As a team member the preferred candidate may be called on to:

• Assist in tendering all facets of the design and operations specifically relating to drilling fluids
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on drilling fluids
• Work with third party service providers to coordinate operations and verify capability
• Identify, develop,and source the drilling fluid technologies required to meet the challenges of the upcoming portfolio

Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited University or significant industry experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working as a drilling fluids specialist
• Ability and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%
• Demonstrated lab experience within drilling fluids
• Demonstrated experience working on diverse, cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders demands and issues on a Global scale
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Application Deadline: Sunday 19 February 2012

Number of Vacancies: 1

In addition to the tasks outlined in this job description, you may be assigned other responsibilities as needed. The Royal Dutch/Shell Group of companies offers an outstanding benefits package. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online candidate profile. No phone inquiries will be accepted. Shell Companies in the U.S. are equal opportunity employers.

Production Technologist - Drilling Fluids-(Bellaire Technology Center)