Drilling Engineering Specialist

EOG Resources; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EOG Resources seeks a senior Drilling Engineer to lead drilling operations, estimate costs, and develop procedures for advanced drilling campaigns. The role emphasizes implementing new technologies, optimizing horizontal and geopressured wells, and providing technical guidance across operations.

The candidate will design complex drilling programs, stay current with industry innovations, and communicate effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in Petroleum Engineering and 10+ years in oil and gas.
• Must be current on drilling technologies and able to innovate.
• Strong engineering judgment with minimal oversight.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and supervision for drilling operations as assigned.
• Write cost estimates and drilling procedures.
• Evaluate and implement current and new technological advances for drilling operations.
• Design complicated drilling procedures including straight, directional and horizontal.
• Keep up-to-date on industry drilling technologies and innovate.

Skills

Drilling supervision

Cost estimation

Drilling procedures design

Tech adoption

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

BS in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Compass

TDAS

Job description

Job Description

• Provide direction and supervision for drilling operations as assigned.
• Write cost estimates and drilling procedures.
• Evaluate and implement current and new technological advances for drilling operations and spread knowledge to the operations groups.
• Will be responsible for designing complicated drilling procedures, including straight, directional and horizontal.
• Must be current on all new industry drilling technologies and be willing to innovate.

Job Requirements

• BS in Petroleum Engineering.
• 10+ years experience in the oil and gas industry as a Drilling Engineer.
• Expertise in horizontal and geopressured areas is a must.
• Must be current on all new drilling technologies.
• Must be able to make sound engineering decisions with minimal management overview.
• Strong computer skills required; a working knowledge of Compass and TDAS a plus.
• Must have good communication skills, work well in a team environment, be a self starter and flexible to change in both functions and responsibilities.
• Position will be filled at level commensurate with experience.

EOG Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Disabled.