Lead Drilling Engineer

Star Energy Geothermal; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Energy Geothermal in Indonesia seeks a Lead Drilling Engineer to lead design, planning, and real-time monitoring of geothermal drilling projects. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and contractors to ensure safety and efficiency across all phases.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 10+ years of drilling experience, and IWCF/IADC certification. On-site leadership, strong communication, and proficiency with drilling software are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years drilling operations experience (field and/or engineering).
• Strong drilling principles, equipment, and geothermal well operations.
• IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, remote environments.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership.
• Familiarity with Landmark, WellView, EDM software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of drilling operations per approved programs and safety standards.
• Develop and review well designs, drilling programs, and contracting strategies.
• Monitor drilling parameters in real-time and troubleshoot on rig sites.
• Coordinate and supervise service contractors (mud logging, cementing, directional drilling).
• Prepare and review DDRs, cost tracking, and end-of-well summaries.
• Analyze drilling performance and propose NPT reductions.
• Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, and on-site safety meetings.
• Support equipment selection, logistics, and well control procedures.
• Document operational learnings and incident reports for improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering

IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification

Tools

Landmark

WellView

EDM

Job description

Lead Drilling Engineer

About the Role

The Lead Drilling Engineer is part of the Drilling Engineering Team within the Drilling & Completion Department. You will be responsible for both planning and execution stages, from well design and drilling program development to real-time monitoring and post-operation reviews. This position demands strong technical expertise, on-site leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and contractors to ensure excellence in every phase of drilling operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of drilling operations in line with approved programs and safety standards.
• Develop and review well designs, drilling programs, and contracting strategies.
• Monitor drilling parameters in real-time and provide technical troubleshooting support to rig-site teams.
• Coordinate and supervise service contractors (mud logging, cementing, directional drilling, etc.) to ensure operational efficiency.
• Prepare and review daily drilling reports (DDR), cost tracking, and end-of-well summaries.
• Analyze drilling performance and propose improvements to minimize non-productive time (NPT).
• Conduct and participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety meetings on-site.
• Support equipment selection, logistics planning, and well control procedures.
• Document and communicate operational learnings and incident reports for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or related discipline) from a reputable university.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in drilling operations - ideally with a blend of field and engineering exposure.
• Strong understanding of drilling principles, equipment, and geothermal well operations.
• Valid IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification (current or renewable).
• Proven ability to work in high-pressure, demanding, and remote environments (rotational basis).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Familiarity with drilling software tools such as Landmark, WellView, or EDM is an advantage.

Why Join Us

At Star Energy Geothermal, you will be part of a mission to restore the health of the earth and provide people the opportunity to live better lives. We offer opportunities to work on groundbreaking geothermal projects, collaborate with world class experts, and contribute to Indonesia’s renewable energy transformation. Be part of the team driving Indonesia’s energy future.