Drilling Engineer

Formentera Operations, LLC.; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus eligibility

100% employer covered health insurance

401K with 4% employer match

Zusammenfassung

Formentera Operations LLC in Austin, TX seeks a Drilling Engineer to optimize drilling programs across basins and lead mechanical design activities. The role emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, and collaboration with geologists, reservoir and field operations teams.

The candidate will design, plan, and execute drilling programs while monitoring budgets and writing AFEs, with strong technical communication across disciplines.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Petroleum, or related).
• 5+ years of drilling engineering experience in multiple basins.
• Proficiency in drilling software including Wellview and Compass / Wellplan.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.

Aufgaben

• Develop, plan, and oversee vertical and horizontal drilling programs across basins.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance while optimizing operations.
• Monitor budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and write AFEs.
• Analyze drilling data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with geologists, reservoir, production, land, and field ops.
• Evaluate vendor performance and stay updated on industry trends.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings.

Kenntnisse

Technical communication

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory awareness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Petroleum or related engineering

Tools

Wellview

Compass / Wellplan

wellbore stability analysis

fluid hydraulics

Jobbeschreibung

Title/Location – Drilling Engineer – Austin, TX (in-office)

Summary:

In this role, the Drilling Engineer will play a pivotal role in optimizing drilling operations across various basins. Additionally, leverage your extensive knowledge and experience to design, plan, and execute drilling programs while ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of Formentera Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, and oversee vertical and horizontal drilling programs across multiple basins. Core engineering work to include, but not limited to, casing design, wellhead systems, directional planning, drilling fluid systems, and cement design.
• Utilize broad knowledge of drilling techniques, technologies, and equipment to optimize drilling processes and enhance performance.
• Ensure all drilling operations adhere to strict safety standards and environmental regulations, implementing best practices to mitigate risks.
• Monitor and manage drilling budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and write AFEs.
• Analyze drilling data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, making data-driven decisions to enhance drilling performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including geologists, reservoir, production, land, regulatory, and field operations personnel, to achieve drilling goals and milestones.
• Evaluate vendor performance, stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement in drilling operations.
• Maintain accurate records, prepare technical reports, and present findings.
• Candidates should have strong technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently to perform specific drilling tasks.
• Work on cross-functional technical teams.
• Interface with non-technical staff in a team setting; multi-disciplinary teamwork and communication is essential.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of recent experience as a Drilling Engineer with a track record of working in multiple basins.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Petroleum, or related engineering field).
• Proficiency in drilling software and tools including, but not limited to, Wellview, Compass / Wellplan (or equivalent), wellbore stability analysis, fluid hydraulics.
• Strong understanding of drilling practices, equipment, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical conduct.
• Well Control Certification (Drilling Surface - Supervisor Level).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to travel to field locations in the U.S. for a cumulative 30-60 days per year.
• Practical knowledge of other field operations (production and facilities design); hands-on completions experience in a dedicated completions role is a plus
• 5-10 years of experience at an active E\&P company, with preference for candidates currently active in the field
• Practical understanding of petroleum economics with ability to contribute to Asset/Deal valuation process.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Annual BonusEligibility
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• 100% Employer covered health insurance premiums.
• 401K with 4% employer match

About Us:

Formentera Operations LLC is the operator for Formentera Partners, which is an energy focused, private equity strategy founded by Bryan Sheffield, Blake London, and Paul Treadwell in 2020, based in Austin, Texas. Formentera responsibly acquires and optimizes producing oil and gas assets in onshore United States basins.

Formentera is intentional and deliberate in cultivating our culture. We seek people who are not only exceptional within their own skills and aptitudes but who also care deeply about supporting each other’s growth and embracing the value that diverse teams, ideas and opinions creates. Operating with integrity and treating each other well at all times are foundational pillars at Formentera.

Formentera provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law where we employ. Formentera will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

NOTE: Formentera is not able to consider candidates requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.