Drilling Engineer

Job Description

The Drilling Engineer is responsible for planning and supporting safe, efficient and technically sound drilling operations. The role develops well designs, drilling programs and engineering solutions while considering geological, operational, regulatory and HSE requirements. The engineer works with drilling contractors, service companies, geoscientists and well-site teams. The position focuses on delivering wells safely while controlling cost, time and technical risks.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop detailed drilling programs and well designs.
Select appropriate casing, cementing and drilling strategies.
Review geological and offset-well information during well planning.
Monitor drilling performance, costs and operational progress.
Support well-site operations and troubleshoot drilling problems.
Evaluate drilling risks and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
Coordinate with drilling contractors and oilfield service providers.
Ensure drilling activities comply with company and regulatory requirements.
Support well integrity and barrier-management activities.
Prepare drilling reports, performance reviews and lessons-learned documentation.