Drilling Engineer

Woodside Petroleum Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

18 weeks parental leave

Performance-based incentives

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Woodside Energy USA Services Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Drilling Engineer to plan and deliver segments of well designs within a collaborative team.

The role requires extensive experience in well design, drilling programs, cost estimation, and safety programs, with offshore campaign exposure.

Travel is N/A and the company emphasizes professional development and a values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in well design, planning, and MOC risk assessments.
• Experience in well cost estimation and AFE generation.
• Knowledge of HSE strategies and offshore operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates across disciplines to share knowledge and achieve objectives.
• Leads design process for a full well or portions of a well.
• Performs casing seat evaluation, stress modeling, and well trajectory design.
• Supports cost tracking and AFE generation.
• Manages service contracts and resolves disputes.
• Maintains high quality written work and clear presentations.

Skills

Well Design & Planning

AFE generation

Well cost estimation

Risk assessments

Casing seat evaluation

Well trajectory design

Drilling hydraulics

Offshore experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a positive work environment. We recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long‑term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improve energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower‑carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges globally.

Woodside Energy USA Services Inc. seeks a Drilling Engineer at our Houston, TX location to plan and deliver segments of projects and whole well designs within a team.

Expectations and Tasks:

Collaborates across disciplines to share knowledge and achieve objectives. Works independently and solves complex problems with some supervision. Makes recommendations on project direction and scope. Learns new projects quickly and can adjust to unexpected and changing conditions. Prepares high quality written work and makes clear, concise presentations. Continuously demonstrates professional and ethical behavior. Leads the design process for a full well or portions of a well. Evaluation of casing seat, load cases, well architecture, and stress analysis. Designing the well trajectory and survey program. Performing drill string design and drilling hydraulics. Operational support, problem solving, contingency planning, record keeping. Participates and leads Well, Operational, and MOC risk assessments and control implementation as needed. Assists in the preparation of well cost estimates for planning and AFE generation. Maintains a close track of costs during operations, including cost reduction ideas. Manages service contracts and resolves contractual or invoice disputes. Provides engineering input to quality plans for equipment and service tools.

Education and Occupational Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Qualifications/Skills and Competencies Experience:

Experience must involve 2 years in the following:

• Well Design & Planning
• Preparation of drilling programs, contingency plans, and MOCs
• Well cost estimation and AFE generation
• GWS HSE strategy and application
• Lead rig site safety programs and conduct risk assessments
• Casing seat evaluation and stress modeling
• Well trajectory and survey program design
• Cement slurry design for zonal isolation
• Drill string design and drilling hydraulics
• Offshore campaign experience across various basins

Travel

N/A.

Recognition and Reward

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values-led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.

Diversity encompasses various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themselves.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills.

Woodside Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and employment process. Woodside Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.