Job title: Drilling SME
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Oil and Gas
Sub-Industry: Drilling - Offshore
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Europe
Job ID: 44872

Job Description

Drilling Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Start date - asap

Contract - 18 month

Reports To: Project Manager

 

Role Overview

The Drilling Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide technical expertise and guidance to ensure efficient and reliable operation of drilling-related systems and equipment. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Finance, and QHSE, to support maintenance planning, risk assessment, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to optimize plant performance and reliability.
  • Develop detailed plans for equipment required for SPS (Subsea Production System) maintenance.
  • Work with planners to ensure SPS maintenance plans 
  • Assist the Project Manager in reviewing and correcting asset documentation (drawings, manuals, certificates) within the PM Program to maintain a complete inventory.
  • Create maintenance work instructions and PM tasks, including detailed procedures, measuring points, required tooling, parts, and consumables.
  • Conduct criticality analysis and risk assessments on equipment to identify deficiencies, safety concerns, or compliance issues.
  • Update and manage the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for all planned activities within the discipline.
  • Prepare high-level and detailed Scope of Work (SOW) for inspection, maintenance, repair, implementation, modification, and commissioning activities.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to prevent conflicts between operational activities and project schedules.
  • Support budgeting and procurement processes in collaboration with the Supply Chain Specialist.
  • Generate and issue material and service requisitions with detailed technical specifications.
  • Address quality and safety matters, escalating issues promptly to the QHSE Specialist.
  • Review Product Information Bulletins (PIBs) for OEM equipment.
  • Provide training and knowledge transfer to local personnel.
  • Perform other duties as required within the scope of work.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Extensive experience in drilling operations and maintenance, preferably within SPS or similar systems.
  • Strong understanding of maintenance planning, risk assessment, and project execution.
  • Familiarity with PM programs, WBS, and Gantt chart scheduling.
  • Knowledge of QHSE standards and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to develop detailed technical documentation and procedures.