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Drilling control systems (DCS) on high-specification offshore rigs are becoming increasingly more complex and integrated, making software expertise the key to improving the reliability, safety and performance on these high-value assets. Working in the offices of our customers, the shipyard, and on offshore drilling rigs, our consultants make a significant positive impact every day by combining their prior experience and our Proven PracticesSM Methodology to deliver Drilling Technology Assurance (DTA) Services to Drilling Contractors and Operators. Our industry-leading customers include companies such as BP, Diamond Offshore, ExxonMobil, Maersk, Pride, Shell, Stena Drilling, Total, and Transocean.
Is Athens Group right for you?
People who thrive in our consulting firm:
- Are energized by challenging projects and the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded, highly-experienced consultants
- Have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, continually looking for new services and solutions to improve the drilling process
- Want responsibility and accountability and to work in a culture of mutual respect and disciplined teamwork
- Are passionate about what you do, going the extra mile to exceed the expectations of our customers
- Want to work in a company that provides career growth and the opportunity to make a difference in every role
At Athens Group you will have a high degree of responsibility working on highly-automated drilling rigs around the globe, delivering our unique risk mitigation and problem remediation services for Rig and Drilling Control Systems. All of our customers are referenceable. We keep it that way by dedicating the time and attention needed to train you on our Proven Practices Methodology and by continuing to develop and deliver new, high-value services. Many of our new services are defined and suggested by our consultants.
Athens Group is an equal-opportunity employer and provides competitive compensation and benefits. To apply for one of the following opportunities and join our team of like-minded consultants, please email your resume to: careers@athensgroup.com
Senior Consultant – Drilling Technology Assurance (DTA)
Qualifications:
- Three to five years in the consulting profession
- Bachelors degree in computer science, electrical engineering or similar
- Minimum five years of experience managing software projects in diverse technical environments
- Experience with multiple software development methodologies
- Strong knowledge of project management tools and techniques for software projects: e.g., project planning, risk management, issue tracking, configuration management, version control.
- Strong writing and technical documentation skills
- Passion for traveling and working on a rotation schedule: 14-28 days offshore or abroad with time off upon returning home
Preferred:
- Hands-on software development experience
- PMP Certification or equivalent
- Software Quality Assurance and testing experience
- Automation/Control Systems experience
- Electrical Engineering experience
- Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity
- Oil & Gas industry experience, especially upstream and/or offshore
Consultant – Drilling Technology Assurance (DTA)
Qualifications:
- Two years of consulting experience
- Bachelors degree in computer science, electrical engineering or similar
- Two years of experience with software and control systems development
- Experience with multiple software development methodologies
- Strong writing and technical documentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to excel on a team
- Passion for traveling and working on a rotation schedule: 14-28 days offshore or abroad with time off upon returning home
Preferred:
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Oil & Gas industry experience, especially upstream and/or offshore
- Experience with project management tools and techniques for software projects
- Software Quality Assurance and testing experience
- Experience working in politically challenging environments
- Computer network experience
- Experience with equipment from vendors such as NOV, Weatherford, Oceaneering, Cameron, Hydril, Kongsberg, L-3, Emerson Process, Raytheon, Honeywell, Siemens, and Allen Bradley
- Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity
- Offshore safety certifications
Athens Group Established in 1998 when rigs first started to become automated, we pioneered and remain the leader in delivering Drilling Technology Services. Due to the increased number of new high-tech rigs being built and the exceptional value our services provide, we have doubled our revenue each of the last five years, and are planning to do so again for 2010.
If you meet the above qualifications, have a sense of adventure and want to join an elite, disciplined team of consulting professionals who are focused on meeting the software challenges and opportunities of the upstream Oil & Gas industry, we’re very interested in talking to you!