Graduate Well Engineer / Drilling Engineer

Make it in the North; Hoogeveen; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Make it in the North is seeking a junior Well Engineer to support well design, drilling programs and technical analyses under supervision in Hoogeveen, Netherlands.

The role offers exposure to onshore and offshore drilling topics, including casing design, trajectory, hydraulics, and coordination with geologists and suppliers. A recent graduate with a related degree is encouraged to apply; English skills required.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Graduate or recent graduate, or up to approximately 2 years of relevant experience in onshore and/or offshore drilling operations.
• Basic knowledge of drilling, workover and abandonment operations.
• Motivation to develop into an independent Well Engineer role.
• Good English oral and written communication skills.
• German oral and written communication skills are a plus.
• Familiarity with drilling equipment and well engineering software (e.g. Landmark) is a plus.
• Willing to live in The Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Supports the preparation of well designs and drilling programs under supervision.
• Assists with offset well data analysis and discussions with geologists and geophysicists.
• Contributes to well engineering activities such as casing design, trajectory design, torque & drag and hydraulics calculations, drilling fluids selection and bit recommendations.
• Assists in ensuring procedures are technically valid and applicable to specific well conditions.
• Supports the purchasing of materials and services for projects.
• Monitors daily progress of well operations and liaises with suppliers on technical programs.
• Supports preparation of project reports and monitoring of operational expenditures.
• May assist with well operations in the field as part of the project team.
• Observes Health, Safety, Security and Environmental instructions.

Skills

English communication

German language

Landmark

Drilling knowledge

Education

BSc in Petroleum Engineering

MSc in Petroleum Engineering

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Landmark

Job description

Roles and responsibilities:

• Supports the preparation of well designs and drilling programs under supervision;
• Assists with technical work, including offset well data analysis, and participates in discussions with geologists and geophysicists;
• Contributes to well engineering activities such as casing design, trajectory design, torque & drag and hydraulics calculations, drilling fluids selection and bit recommendations;
• Assists in ensuring procedures are technically valid and applicable to specific well conditions;
• Supports the purchasing of materials and services for projects;
• Assists in monitoring the daily progress of well operations and liaises with suppliers on technical programs;
• Supports the preparation of project reports and monitoring of operational expenditures;
• May assist with well operations in the field as part of the project team
• Observes all company Health, Safety, Security and Environmental instructions, acts in a safe manner and avoids unnecessary risks to personnel.

Location:

Base location is Hoogeveen, The Netherlands. Engineers can, in consultation, be assigned to a project in or outside The Netherlands.

Profile:

• BSc or MSc in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar;
• Graduate or recent graduate, or up to approximately 2 years of relevant experience in onshore and/or offshore drilling operations;
• Basic knowledge of drilling, workover and abandonment operations;
• Motivation to develop into an independent Well Engineer role;
• Good English oral and written communication skills;
• German oral and written communication skills are a plus;
• Familiarity with drilling equipment and well engineering software (e.g. Landmark) is a plus;
• Willing to live in The Netherlands.