Senior Drilling Engineer - Arctic Onsite Lead

Doyon, Limited; Anchorage (AK); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fairweather is seeking an accomplished Senior Drilling Engineer to lead the planning, design, execution and optimization of complex drilling and well construction projects throughout Alaska. This role covers the complete engineering lifecycle from concept development through execution, operational support, and post-well review.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of drilling engineering experience, with direct Alaska oil and gas drilling experience strongly preferred,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Petroleum or Mechanical preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of drilling engineering experience; Alaska operational drilling experience strongly preferred (North Slope).
• Strong background in drilling design, AFEs, cost estimates, and field execution.

Responsabilidades

• Lead drilling engineering activities for exploration, appraisal, development, and workover wells.
• Develop well designs, casing programs, cementing, hydraulics, directional plans, drilling procedures, AFEs, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Prepare detailed drilling programs in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide real-time engineering support during drilling operations and optimize safety, efficiency, and well performance.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, well integrity, risk management, and incident investigations.
• Manage drilling budgets, monitor performance, and conduct end-of-well technical and financial reviews.
• Develop technical specifications, forecast long-lead materials, and coordinate with contractors and service providers.
• Conduct regular field visits to active drilling locations across Alaska, including North Slope operations; travel expected and essential.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence across the organization.

Conocimientos

Drilling engineering

Well design

Well construction

Budget management

Field operations

Mentoring

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Fairweather is seeking an accomplished Senior Drilling Engineer to lead the planning, design, execution and optimization of complex drilling and well construction projects throughout Alaska. This role covers the complete engineering lifecycle from concept development through execution, operational support, and post-well review.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of drilling engineering experience, with direct Alaska oil and gas drilling experience strongly preferred,