Drilling Engineer

Airswift; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks a Drilling Engineer to plan, execute and evaluate onshore drilling projects in Alaska. You will contribute to safe, cost-efficient well construction, monitoring KPIs and supporting multi-disciplinary teams in a remote onshore setting.

Required is a Bachelor's in a relevant field with 3–5 years of oil & gas drilling experience. Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI, and data analysis is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years oil and gas experience in drilling engineering or related well construction activities.
• Experience planning and executing drilling operations and supporting project teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and evaluate onshore drilling campaigns in Alaska.
• Track KPI performance including NPT, flat time, cost and safety metrics.
• Support multidisciplinary project delivery and documentation of Basis of Well Design.

Skills

Well planning & drilling basics

KPI tracking & analysis

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Power BI & data analysis

Analytical problem-solving

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English communication

Arctic/remote operations awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Landmark OpenWells

Landmark WELLPLAN

Compass

StressCheck

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Drilling Engineer Duration: Through June 2028 Schedule: Standard 5-day work week during planning phases, with additional hours and out-of-hours operational support as required during drilling operations Location: Anchorage, Alaska (On-site)

This opportunity supports the planning, execution, and post-well evaluation of onshore exploration and appraisal wells in Alaska. The role is positioned within a technically demanding drilling engineering environment, contributing to safe, efficient, and cost-effective well construction across a multi-well campaign. This position offers exposure to well design, drilling operations, KPI tracking, and multidisciplinary project delivery in a remote onshore setting.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Required Experience: 3-5 years of oil and gas industry experience Experience in drilling engineering or closely related well construction activities Exposure to planning and execution support for drilling operations Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams

Required Skills: Working understanding of well planning and drilling engineering fundamentals Knowledge of casing design, cementing design, hydraulics calculations, torque and drag analysis, directional drilling planning, BHA selection, bit optimisation, and drilling fluids programmes Understanding of well control principles, formation evaluation operations, well abandonment operations, and drilling performance analysis Ability to support well design development, drilling programmes, engineering studies, and Basis of Well Design documentation Capability to monitor operational performance, review daily drilling reports, support troubleshooting, and track KPIs including NPT, flat time, cost performance, drilling efficiency, and safety performance metrics Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Proficiency in Power BI and data analysis tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong organisational and planning abilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments Personal accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to engineering quality Experience with Landmark OpenWells, Landmark WELLPLAN, Compass, StressCheck, and SAP is listed as desirable knowledge within the technical environment

Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting drilling operations Experience with AFE preparation and cost tracking Exposure to exploration and appraisal drilling projects Experience working with land drilling rigs Exposure to Arctic or remote operations

About Airswift: Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

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