Drilling Performance Engineer

ACT Energy Technologies LTD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Altitude Energy Partners seeks a Drilling Solutions Engineer to support optimization and execution across drilling services. You will analyze real-time data, optimize BHA/equipment selections, and advise during pre-job planning, execution, and post-job reviews to improve well performance.

The role requires at least five years in drilling engineering or related oilfield roles, with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information to field teams and customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A technical degree, certification, or degree in an Engineering discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in drilling engineering, directional drilling, drill-site operations, or a related oil and gas service role.
• Experience supporting drilling operations and analyzing drilling performance data is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical and real-time drilling data to identify trends, dysfunctions, performance gaps, and optimization opportunities.
• Use drilling analysis tools and torque/drag modelling to evaluate performance and provide recommendations.
• Monitor drilling parameters and recommend adjustments to improve efficiency and downhole tool performance.
• Support equipment selection and optimization based on well objectives and formation characteristics.
• Assist with directional drilling planning and execution, including well plans and survey requirements.
• Provide technical support during job execution and troubleshoot drilling performance issues.
• Review objectives, performance, and risks during pre-job planning and post-job analysis.
• Conduct post-job performance analysis to evaluate results and improvements.
• Participate in failure investigations and root cause analysis.
• Develop drilling performance reports, KPIs, and well summaries.

Skills

Drilling optimization

BHA selection

Directional drilling

Drilling data analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Drilling analysis tools

Job description

Altitude Energy Partners seeks a Drilling Solutions Engineer to support optimization and execution across drilling services. You will analyze real-time data, optimize BHA/equipment selections, and advise during pre-job planning, execution, and post-job reviews to improve well performance.

The role requires at least five years in drilling engineering or related oilfield roles, with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information to field teams and customers.