Arctic Rig Drilling Engineer – On‑Site Contract

AEPartners; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

AEPartners in Anchorage, Alaska, seeks experienced Rig Drilling Engineers for a contract role. You will provide on-site engineering support to the Wellsite Supervisor and report to the Drilling Superintendent, aiding optimization of drilling operations in remote Arctic conditions.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree, 3–5 years in drilling engineering/operations, and certifications such as IWCF or IADC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of drilling engineering and/or drilling operations experience.
• Experience supporting land drilling operations.
• Proficiency with WellView drilling reporting software.
• IWCF Well Control Supervisor Level 4 (Surface Stack) or IADC WellSharp Supervisor Level (Surface Stack) certification.
• Strong understanding of drilling operations, well construction, well integrity, and cost management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work rotational schedules in remote Arctic operating environments.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA without visa or permit sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site engineering support to the Wellsite Supervisor.
• Report to the Drilling Superintendent and support drilling operations in remote Arctic environments.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Cost management

Regulatory compliance

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

IWCF Well Control Supervisor Level 4 (Surface Stack) or IADC WellSharp Supervisor Level (Surface Stack) certification

Tools

WellView

OpenWells

Peloton

Compass

Landmark

Job description

AEPartners in Anchorage, Alaska, seeks experienced Rig Drilling Engineers for a contract role. You will provide on-site engineering support to the Wellsite Supervisor and report to the Drilling Superintendent, aiding optimization of drilling operations in remote Arctic conditions.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree, 3–5 years in drilling engineering/operations, and certifications such as IWCF or IADC.