Manager Engineer Drilling CO2

This position is responsible for supervising all drilling engineers as well as coordination with drilling well site superintendents, supervisors, well site safety personnel plus technicians related to the company interest assets for the Business Unit.

• Lead, direct and supervise the drilling engineers as well as coordinate with drilling well site superintendents, supervisors, safety supervisor and technicians.
• Ensure safe execution of all wellsite activities with a constant focus on Target Zero and all EHS initiatives.
• Support the business unit assets by providing drilling and workover cost estimates for inclusion into annual budgets and AFEs.
• Work with the Drilling Team on implementation of drilling design implementation and cost tracking.
• Assist the Drilling engineers with the RFM and RFS process for drilling and workover operations.
• Assure that schedules are defined, reviewed by asset teams requesting the work and approved by the Director.
• Work with financial analyst on cost tracking. Manage relationships with service providers.   Review project bids and select appropriate vendors.
• Supervise operations safely and in compliance with regulations and corporate policies/ procedures. Review and approve cost estimates for drilling programs as required.
• Review and Approve detailed drilling prognosis for drilling programs that satisfy asset objectives and demonstrate compliance with policies and regulations.
• Review post well analyses and benchmark results of actual vs. planned.
• Work closely with the Reservoir, Production and Service Company personnel to ensure a SAFE, efficient operation.
• Work with procurement to negotiate with suppliers of materials and services required for drilling operations.
• Manage drilling project cost and progress daily.
• Communicate with Reservoir and Production groups concerning operational, cost, risk and schedule issues.
• Handle special project assignments as required.
• Be proactive in anticipating drilling challenges and quick and effective when reacting to issues.
• Demonstrate and consistently apply the highest level of leadership in Environmental, Health and Safety standards, practices and policies.

Be willing to travel to the field for project implementation and interaction with field personnel.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

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