Drilling Engineer

Job Description

The Drilling Engineer will provide technical support for drilling and well-related activities associated with hydrocarbon operations and feedstock development.
The role focuses on engineering design, operational planning, well integrity, risk management, and optimization of drilling activities.
The engineer will coordinate with drilling contractors, service providers, geologists, production engineers, and project teams.
The position will ensure that drilling activities are executed safely, efficiently, economically, and in accordance with applicable technical standards.

Key Responsibilities
Develop drilling programs, engineering plans, and operational procedures.
Evaluate well designs, drilling methods, casing programs, and equipment requirements.
Perform drilling engineering calculations and technical assessments.
Monitor drilling performance, costs, schedules, and operational parameters.
Identify drilling risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with contractors, drilling service companies, and technical specialists.
Support well integrity and barrier-management activities.
Investigate drilling problems and recommend corrective engineering solutions.
Ensure drilling operations comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Prepare drilling reports, technical documentation, cost estimates, and performance analyses.