Drilling Engineer: Safe, Efficient Well Delivery

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary review

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid leave

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Drilling Engineer to provide operational support for drilling programs in challenging environments. Based in the United States, you will design plans from well design through to completion, select equipment, and manage risks to deliver safe, cost-effective operations.

You will work with field teams, monitor progress, analyze data, and optimize performance. A Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering and at least four years of drilling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of drilling engineering experience, offshore or challenging environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of well control, hydraulics, and directional drilling.
• Experience using drilling software and data analysis tools.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drilling plans and programs including casing, cementing, and mud engineering.
• Select and procure drilling equipment, tools, and services while ensuring safety compliance.
• Monitor drilling progress, identify hazards, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and optimize drilling performance.
• Coordinate with rig site personnel and service providers to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Drilling engineering

Well control principles

HSE standards

Pressure management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Drilling software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Drilling Engineer to provide operational support for drilling programs in challenging environments. Based in the United States, you will design plans from well design through to completion, select equipment, and manage risks to deliver safe, cost-effective operations.

You will work with field teams, monitor progress, analyze data, and optimize performance. A Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering and at least four years of drilling