Drilling Engineer

The Role: Drilling Engineer - Client Representative — Onsite Supervision & QA/QC

As part of the Peak Ocean PMT, you will act strictly in the client's interest, reporting to the Senior/Lead Drilling Engineer. Your mission is to provide day-to-day field oversight of the shipyard's drilling equipment installation and testing work — BOP stacks, draw works, mud systems, and well control equipment, ensuring it is executed safely, to specification, and on schedule.

• Conduct day-to-day field engineering, drilling equipment installation inspection, and progress tracking.
• Monitor well control equipment testing logs, BOP function and pressure test certifications, and contractor routine operations.
• Witness equipment testing and factory/site acceptance activities, verify the closeout of punch lists, and ensure all site modifications match approved "as-built" procedures.
• Report daily progress and any technical concerns to the Senior/Lead Drilling Engineer.
• Enforce contractor adherence to the technical specifications laid out in the project contract.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of drilling systems ( BOP stacks, top drives, draw works, mud systems, choke/kill manifolds).
• Familiarity with API RP 53/59/96 well control standards is an advantage.
• 4–7 years of experience in offshore/marine construction or fabrication.
• PMT / Client Representative experience preferred but not essential.
• With the assertiveness to hold contractors accountable on behalf of the client.

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Peak Ocean EA License No. 18C9336