Drilling Operations Engineer: Field Upgrades & Ops

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Operations Engineer to support a leading drilling organization. The role combines hands-on field work with office collaboration to address equipment challenges and drive improvements across surface drilling assets.

The ideal candidate has substantial field experience on drilling rigs or heavy industrial equipment, strong engineering fundamentals, and comfort moving between office, shop, and yard environments. This is a full-time, Houston-based position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in drilling environments.
• 5+ years of 3D design using Autodesk Inventor (preferred) or SolidWorks.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with operations teams, field personnel, and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, industrial equipment, and engineering calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform rig modifications and equipment upgrades.
• Support capital projects and field operations.
• Collaborate with engineers, equipment managers, and operators.
• Balance priorities in office, shop, and yard environments.

Skills

10+ years drilling environments

3D design with Autodesk Inventor or 2D

Effective communication with ops teams

Mechanical systems knowledge

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an Operations Engineer to support a leading drilling organization. The role combines hands-on field work with office collaboration to address equipment challenges and drive improvements across surface drilling assets.

The ideal candidate has substantial field experience on drilling rigs or heavy industrial equipment, strong engineering fundamentals, and comfort moving between office, shop, and yard environments. This is a full-time, Houston-based position.