This document presents the structure and modus operandi for the P&DE Division.

REMIT

The P&DE Division is one of sixteen Divisions that represent the technical interests of Institute Members under the Industry and Technology Policy Board.

SCOPE

The P&DE Division's interests cover all technical, educational, research and professional considerations relating to Petroleum and Drilling Engineering. These interests include associated equipment design and manufacture and cover the complete life cycle from exploration through production and abandonment. The interests of the Division are not restricted to Petroleum and include all aspects/applications of Drilling Engineering and Petroleum Engineering practices: hence the scope includes communication with other Divisions, Societies and Bodies on all aspects involving Petroleum and Drilling Engineering.

ROLE

The role of the P&DE Division is to further the following three key objectives in this sector:

• Networking.
• Professional development.
• Membership growth.

Externally the Division will promote and represent the science, technology and practice of Petroleum and Drilling Engineering on behalf of the Institute. The Division will encourage individuals with an interest in Petroleum and Drilling Engineering to join the Institute. The Division will establish links with relevant National and International bodies in Industry, Government and Academia to encourage and support membership of the Institute and to promote professional activities relevant to the career development needs of members.

Internally the Division will promote the science, technology and practice of Petroleum and Drilling Engineering providing a focus within the Institute for the Petroleum and Drilling Engineering community. The Division will advise the Institute and deal with policy issues on any and all matters concerning Petroleum and Drilling Engineering. The Division will influence the formulation and implementation of the Institute's policies to meet the needs of members in the sector.

STRATEGY

The strategy of the Division is to achieve the three key objectives defined above by supporting existing Institute activity and addressing any gaps. Specifically the Division will:

1) maintain an integral relationship with the Mining Institute of Scotland (MIS) and provide a globally accessible technical programme, awards, accreditation, scholarships, education and industrial visits through this local society.

2) build and maintain working relationships with other appropriate Divisions, service functions and local societies within the Institute through active participation in the International Minerals and Mining Association (IMMa), Industry Technology and Policy Board (ITPB) and the Local Society Forum. The Division will directly access support services within the Institute.                                

3) build and maintain working relationships with key academic Institutions with interests in the Sector, in particular: The Robert Gordon University, Royal School of Mines, Camborne School of Mines and Heriot Watt University, to further education and recruitment. This will include accreditation of programmes.

4) build and maintain working relationships with key equipment manufacturers, service providers and operators in the Sector through engagement of key personnel in the Division Board, networking and the promotion of relevant services; including the accreditation of development programmes.

5) build and maintain working relationships with kindred external learned societies through joint activities facilitated by members who actively participate in both this Institute and the kindred Society. Key external Societies are the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Energy Institute.

6) develop the relevant website and publication based activities offered by the Institute as information and marketing tools to retain and increase membership.

7) contribute the P&DE sector view to Institute responses to Government initiatives and when the Institute interfaces with Government.

8) advise the Institute on recipients of Institute Awards relevant to the P&DE sector.

9) organise recruitment events with the Institute.

10) maintain a Divisional membership list and ensure communication with members on issues of relevance to the Sector.

11) develop and maintain a programme of activities to support and enhance the "Continuing Professional Development" of members in this Sector.

Board Structure and Responsibilities

A Board representative of the geographical distribution and main areas of interest of the Division, including interfaces specified above, will be developed and maintained. Individual Board members will take accountability for progressing the Strategy outlined above through workgroups including, but not limited to the following:

• Internal Institute representation on ITPB, IMMa and MIS Council and external representation.
• Recruitment.
• Accreditation.
• Membership.
• Website.
• Continuing Professional Development.

For each of the above the accountable Board member will: present proposals to the Board for discussion and approval, deliver the agreed proposals and report back to the Board. The Board will be led by a Chairman elected by the members to serve as per Institute practice. A vice chair will be appointed by the Board to support the Chair but not necessarily backfill. Board members will be co-opted until the Board deems that a representative body has been formed. Thereafter the Board will be maintained in  line with Institute practice. 

Prepared by S. Bedford,

Endorsed by the P&DE Board, MIS and ITPB

12 December 2007