Digital Drilling Engineer (Fresh Graduate)

Slb; Monza; Ibrido; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global technology company in Italy is looking for a Digital Drilling Engineer (Fresh Graduate) to support digital drilling projects and contribute to well design activities. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Petroleum or Drilling Engineering, is proficient in English and Italian, and is eager to adapt to new technologies. This role offers structured training and opportunities for hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Servizi

Competitive salary

Employee Mental health support

Health and wellness coaching

Mentorship programs

Competenze

• Academic or internship experience in drilling or well engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Adapt quickly to new technologies and digital tools.

Mansioni

• Support the implementation and delivery of digital drilling projects.
• Assist in the setup and coordination of digital well projects.
• Contribute to well design activities, including risk assessment and data validation.

Conoscenze

Proficient in English

Proficient in Italian

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Formazione

BSc or MSc degree in Petroleum or Drilling Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title

Digital Drilling Engineer (Fresh Graduate)

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act‑how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond.

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Location

Milan, Italy

Job Summary

As a Digital Drilling Engineer (DDE), you will support the deployment and adoption of DrillPlan, DrillOps and Drilling Data projects, helping our customers accelerate their transition toward data‑driven well delivery.

This fresh‑graduate opportunity combines engineering fundamentals with digital transformation exposure in one of the industry's most advanced technology environments.

During your first months, you will

• Contribute to ongoing digital drilling projects and customer engagements.
• Learn to manage data preparation, well design, and reporting within digital workflows.
• Participate in structured training on SLB’s drilling software while receiving one‑on‑one guidance from experienced engineers.
• Gain hands‑on exposure through active project delivery, customer interactions, and collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams.

You will gradually develop expertise in digital well design, engineering analysis, and solution delivery frameworks, building a foundation to become an independent technical contributor supporting our European operations.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the implementation, adoption, and delivery of digital drilling projects.
• Assist in the setup and coordination of digital well projects, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely execution.
• Contribute to well design and planning activities, including trajectory analysis, risk assessment, and data validation.
• Prepare and manage technical documentation, digital reports, and performance dashboards for internal and customer use.
• Provide first‑line support to end users, addressing functional questions and escalating enhancement requests where required.
• Participate in technical discussions to optimize customer workflows and propose continuous‑improvement actions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align engineering, data, and project‑delivery objectives.
• Capture and communicate opportunities for software improvement or workflow efficiency gains to the digital organization.
• Engage in customer review meetings, contributing to progress reporting, delivery updates, and value realization tracking.
• Promote the adoption of digital drilling solutions by supporting user onboarding, access management, and feedback collection.
• Maintain awareness of customer standards, operational procedures, and digital‑transformation objectives.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should possess the following

• BSc or MSc degree in Petroleum or Drilling Engineering.
• Academic or internship experience in drilling, well engineering, or digital energy environments.
• Proficient in English and Italian, with clear and professional communication skills.
• Right to work in Italy (EU citizenship or valid work authorization).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Adapt quickly to new technologies and digital tools.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills in dynamic project settings.
• Initiative, curiosity, and accountability in learning and service delivery.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Blue Flex

We are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on‑site & home working days.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• We provide well‑being programs such as Employee Mental health support and health and wellness coaching.
• Multiple internal employee resources groups, female mentorship programs, volunteering opportunities, and company‑wide webinars, amongst other opportunities.

Why you should join us

• Developing future leaders.

  Become a part of a community where your potential to lead is nurtured from the start. Joining us opens doors to leadership opportunities within our organization and across the broader industry, as evidenced by over 90% of our executive team began their careers with us.

• Borderless Careers.

  Our career‑building approach means you’ll have dedicated systems and an open, honest dialogue with managers and HR, helping you develop your career with potential opportunities across regions and functions.

• Women in STEM.

  Diversity is a key part of our success, and we have focused on gender balance for nearly 25 years. We are dedicated to nurturing and developing female talent both locally and globally. To support this goal, SLB has several initiatives, including mentorship programs, volunteering opportunities, and company‑wide webinars, all aimed at helping women succeed.

• Industry‑Leading Equipment.

  Engage with cutting‑edge technology positioned at the forefront of the industry, contributing to pioneering advancements.

Certifications and awards

• Top Score in the Disability Equality Index as "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" in 2025.
• Ranked among LinkedIn’s "Top Companies in the UK for Career Development".
• Proud member of Business Disability Inn and Valuable 500 initiative.
• Proudly ranked 4.3 out of 5 on Glassdoor for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Proudly ranked 4.1 out of 5 on Glassdoor for overall employee benefits.
• Proudly ranked 4.2 out of 5 overall on Indeed.

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