Senior Drilling Engineer: Horizontal & Geopressured Expert

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

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.