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Drilling Performance Expert

Global Projects Services AG
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026
Company Description

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities.

Project: DVD Deep Value Driller Drill Ship

Job Title: Drilling Performance Expert

Location: Offshore worldwide, currently offshore Indonesia

Responsibilities

A drilling Performance Expert specializes in optimizing drilling operations to enhance efficiency, safety, and overall performance. The role involves a deep understanding of drilling processes, equipment, technologies, and data analysis. Here are key responsibilities and aspects associated with the role of a drilling performance expert. Among his tasks, we can mention the below:

  • Identify and implement strategies to improve the efficiency of drilling operations, including the optimization of daily drilling activities accordingly to the program received by the client
  • Develop and implement measures to improve drilling contractor performance and reduce non productive time while maintaining safety and quality standards.
  • Utilize real-time data Acquisition systems to monitor, Analyze and Interpretation Performances given by the automation systems and in general by specific equipment .
  • Analyze drilling data to identify trends, potential issues, and areas for improvement.
  • Employ advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to extract valuable insights from drilling data.
  • Stay current with the latest advancements in drilling technologies, including automations (NOVOS and MMC) and Managed pressurize drilling (MPD)
  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technologies to enhance drilling efficiency and performance.
  • Collect data from drilling programs (wellbore expected pressure ,casing design, mud weight , fracture gradients) and integrate in the automation drilling system
  • Conduct risk assessments related to drilling operations and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to measure drilling performance, including tripping speeds, rig up rig down timing, downtime, and overall drilling efficiency.
  • Compare drilling performance against industry benchmarks and best practices.
  • Supervise and organize training programs drilling crews on best practices, new technologies, and safety protocols.
  • Share expertise and lessons learned across drilling teams and projects to improve overall performance.
  • Ensure that drilling activities adhere to strict safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
  • Consider and implement practices that minimize the environmental impact of drilling operations.
  • Conduct regular reviews of drilling performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Capture and disseminate lessons learned from drilling operations to enhance future projects.

The drilling performance expert plays a crucial role in optimizing drilling operations, ensuring that wells are drilled efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Staying informed about industry trends and emerging technologies is also essential in this dynamic field.

What are we looking for?

Languages: English Language skills required

Technical Knowledge: Novos system experience

What We Can Offer To You

  • 12 months CNT duration (subject to extension according to Company needs)
  • Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance.
  • Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.

Additional Information

We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we stand against discrimination based on gender identity, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of SAIPEM companies unique.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

Find out more in our career page: https://gps.ncorehr.com/

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