Drilling Engineer jobs in Alaska

ABOUT AES

We’re proud to be named the Best Place to Work in Alaska, by Alaska Business Magazine in 2023, a Most Loved Workplace by Best Practices Institute in 2022, Best Company to Work for in Alaska by MSN Money, 24/7 Wall St. and Zippia for 2019 and the recipient of the prestigious ConocoPhillips 2019 and 2020 Supplier Recognition Award for Focus on Execution.  Employing over 2,500 employees across our subsidiaries, AES is a service provider of choice in the energy industry. Our exceptional service quality and safety record sets us apart from our competitors. 

Senior Drilling/Workover Engineer - AES

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Drilling/Workover Engineer is responsible for developing detailed programs to drill and/or workover oil, gas or geothermal wells. Duties would include providing cost estimates, detailed well plans, coordinating with various contractors in service of drilling and/or workover activity and closely collaborate with field company men during the job execution.

Additional duties would include working with the Business Development and wider ACES team to provide technical responses to various RFP (Requests for Proposals).

The Senior Drilling/Workover Engineer is to be an example of professional leadership in the office and in field operations. They are to complete required program audits to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ensure conformance with company and client requirements and ensure timely completion of accurate reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Support AES zero-incident safety culture and ensure safe work practices in drilling and workover operations.
• Develop company and client conformant procedures.
• Remains knowledgeable with industry best practices and applies same to well plans.
• Leads hazard and risk assessments for drilling and workover activity.
• Ensure equipment and procedures are appropriate for the desired operation.
• Provide engineering support to field company men.
• Collaborate with client(s) to establish a work plan, an execution schedule and reporting schedule.
• Assure that change orders are communicated and approved before work is started.
• Maintain regulatory and company-required training.  
• Other duties will be assigned to this position as projects require.
• Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Four-year Bachelor of Science degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of drilling and/or rig workover engineering experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Power User of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook),
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• Ability to work nights and weekends and to travel out of town on short notice for extended periods of time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Degree.
• IADC Well Control Supervisory Course completion.
• 5 years of more of field experience in drilling and/or rig workovers.
• 10 years of drilling and/or workover experience in Arctic conditions.
• Experience in Continental US (L48) onshore drilling and workover operations.

TOTAL REWARDS  

ASRC Energy Services, LLC (AES) is proud to offer a competitive benefits package aligned with our core ASPIRE values. Our benefits are designed to attract and retain the best talent. Our total rewards program supports the health and well-being of employees and their families. 

What We Offer:

• Medical Insurance: We offer comprehensive medical plans through Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan (FEHB). 
• Dental and Vision Insurance:  We offer two comprehensive dental plans
• 401K: 401K plan up to 4% match with immediate vesting after 2 pay periods.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):  All employees and their household have access to our EAP program.
• Additional Supplemental Insurance: Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement opportunities and internal development through our ASPIRE Academy. 

To learn more about our full suite of benefits visit our benefits page.

Consolidated Company Overview

ASRC Energy Services, LLC (AES) is part of the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) family of companies. ASRC is a private, for-profit corporation that is owned by and represents the business interests of its approximately 13,000 Iñupiaq shareholders. As the largest Alaskan-owned company employing over 15,000 people worldwide, ASRC and its subsidiaries are poised for the next era of growth with continued dedication to providing maximum benefit to our shareholders.

ASPIRE Values

Our business purpose is to find solutions for a sustainable future, and we accomplish that by living our “ASPIRE” values, which stand for:

Absolute Integrity:  We do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do

Safety: Safety is our foundation – we bring it everywhere we go

People First:  We take care of our people, and our people will take care of the business.

Iñupiat Heritage: We believe in “one crew, one journey” and honor the values of our founders as we develop the future.

Resilient Family: We encourage the right balance and cultivate strong relationships with our clients and colleagues.

Exceptional Service Quality: We deliver excellence by focusing on client needs and continuously improving our performance.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK FOR US

Our employees are our most important resource, so we seek collaboration across the organization, and value everyone’s contribution.  Our employees are part of the solution for a sustainable future for the benefit of our shareholders, employees, families, and our communities. Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a company like ours, and be a significant part of our business purpose?  If so, keep reading. Start your career with AES and ASPIRE with us.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 

A pre-hire post offer Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) will be conducted to determine an employee’s ability to safely perform to the job standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you need any assistance or reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the AES Human Resources Team at (907) 334-1688.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A candidate must be able to meet the following non-exclusive requirements:                                                              

• Meet the AES Driving Records and Motor Vehicle Use Policy.
• Take and pass a pre-employment drug test which may include both UA and hair testing. 
• Required to complete and successfully pass a background check. 

The availability of this position is contingent upon the Company’s continued operational needs once training is completed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT

AES and its subsidiaries are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We comply with the terms of Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act (VEVRAA).

All decisions pertaining to employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment advertising, recruitment selection, layoff, terminations, training, compensation, benefits, and educational assistance will be executed without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, medical condition, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, or any other basis or characteristics prohibited by applicable law.

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• Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

If you need any assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the AES Human Resources Team at (907) 334-1688.

NOTE TO ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES

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