Senior Drilling Engineer

EOG Resources; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company seeks a Senior Drilling Engineer to advance drilling performance and design. Responsibilities include planning and executing well designs, analyzing performance metrics, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Engineering, preferably Petroleum, and have at least 3 years of drilling experience. Strong communication and supervisory skills are crucial. The role offers a full-time commitment and promotes an equal opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of drilling engineering experience required.
• Experience with technical horizontal well bores is preferred.
• Strong computer skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design vertical and horizontal wells.
• Analyze drilling performance and costs.
• Provide engineering support for drilling operations.

Skills

Drilling design and execution

Communication skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Petroleum preferred)

Job description

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Responsibilities

Duties will include but not be limited to vertical and horizontal well planning and design, writing AFEs, analyzing drilling performance and costs, evaluating vendor performance, investigating and applying new technologies to improve drilling performance and cost efficiencies in the development and exploration drilling program. The successful candidate must work closely and effectively with G&G, Reservoir, Completion, Land, Construction and Regulatory groups, provide up-to-date detailed performance and cost analysis to Division Management, and provide daily engineering supervisory support and guidance for multiple drilling rig operations and well site supervisors.

Qualifications

The minimum educational requirement is a BS in Engineering with a preference for Petroleum Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of drilling engineering experience. Significant experience in the drilling design and execution of technical horizontal well bores. Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and supervisory skills. Ability to work with field personnel and division staff. Strong ability to organize and supervise field personnel. Expertise in a wide range of drilling applications and ability to make sound decisions quickly on a regular basis. Must have strong computer skills.

Position will be filled commensurate with experience.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Oil and Gas

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