Day in the life of a Reservoir Engineer

A Drilling Engineer's job has two parts. Initially, it's an offshore role as a well site drilling engineer for two to three years, learning drilling operations firsthand. Afterward, they transition to an office-based position, designing and writing programs for new wells.

The speaker is currently working on an abandonment campaign for the Brent Field, a famous Shell field in the North Sea. His role involves abandoning over 150 wellbores across four platforms by preparing programs for the offshore teams.

He studied mechanical engineering at university and realized he wanted to work for an operator during his placements. He applied to Shell in his final year and joined the company a few months after graduation.

What he enjoys most about his job is working with his team, both offshore and in the office. He also appreciates the dynamic nature of the job, where things can change quickly, leading to spontaneity.

His interest in how things work, influenced by his engineer father, drove him towards engineering. He suggests that a degree is almost a necessity for working with an operator today to stand out in the competitive job market.