Drilling Engineer

Sofomation Energy; India; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofomation Energy is seeking a senior drilling engineer to coordinate subsurface requirements, align drilling schedules with project delivery, and oversee well design basis, simulations, and technology deployment. The role demands strong analytical and interpersonal skills to work with multidisciplinary teams on complex offshore and onshore projects.

Ideal candidates have 10–13 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Drilling or Petroleum Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Drilling or Petroleum Engineering.
• 10–13 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Landmark Suite: Wellcat, Wellplan, Compass.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subsurface, completion and production groups to align drilling schedule with project delivery.
• Review well design basis and supporting simulations (casing, hydraulics, etc.).
• Identify and deploy drilling technologies to mitigate foreseeable problems.
• Oversee drilling program preparation per geological prognosis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Drilling or Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Wellcat

Wellplan

Compass

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Coordinating with the subsurface group to understand the subsurface requirements and drilling hazards before initiating the well design process.
• Coordinating with the completion and production groups to align the drilling schedule with the overall project delivery requirements.
• Reviewing the basis of well design and the supporting simulations (casing design, hydraulics, T&D, etc.).
• Identifying and deploying new drilling technologies to mitigate or remedy foreseeable drilling problems.
• Overseeing the preparation of drilling program / montage as per the geological prognosis issued by the subsurface team.
• Coordinating with the service provider(s) to identify and mobilize equipment before the spud deadline.
• Overseeing the preparedness for the Kick-Off, Drilling Well On Paper (DWOP) and pre-spud meetings.
• Reviewing third-party inspections and associated certifications for drilling rigs, service company equipment and company-owned inventory.
• Coordinating with the company representatives (supervisors, engineers, logistics, etc.), service company representatives, and other stakeholders at the drilling rig site to ensure seamless drilling operations.
• Monitoring daily drilling operations and reviewing preparedness of integrated / bundled / discrete services for upcoming activities (bits, directional, drilling fluids, CTRS, cementing, DFTS, waste management and other auxiliary services).
• Ensuring adherence to well engineering policies, company policies, HSE guidelines and industry standards (both local & international) while planning & coordinating drilling operations.
• Reviewing MOCs and dispensations before seeking management approval.
• Supervising young engineers, trainees and interns within the drilling team and regularly assessing their competencies.
• Participating in tendering activities for upcoming projects (pre-qualification, SOW preparation, technical evaluation, E&D closure, etc.).
• Responding to JV queries and representing the company in selected external engagements.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: A bachelors degree in Drilling or Petroleum Engineering.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 - 13 years of relevant experience.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Landmark Suite of software is essential (minimum requirement - Wellcat, Wellplan and Compass).
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to interpret rig site data and make informed operational decisions as well as assess new drilling technologies prior to deployment.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.