Senior Drilling Engineer - International Operations

Placements24; Stati Uniti; Remoto; USD 180.000 - 250.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fully remote

Annual bonus

Medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Travel allowance

Home office stipend

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 client, a globally respected upstream energy company, seeks a Senior Drilling Engineer for a fully remote international operations team. The role covers planning, execution, and optimization of drilling programs across diverse settings, leveraging expertise in well design, drilling fluid mechanics, and risk management to ensure safe, cost-effective well construction.

You will mentor junior engineers, supervise remote operations, collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers,

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 10+ years of drilling experience, including international upstream operations.
• Experience in well planning, execution, and supervision (onshore/offshore).
• Knowledge of drilling fluid mechanics, cementing, well control, and formation evaluation.

Mansioni

• Develop comprehensive drilling programs including well design and mud programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for drilling operations.
• Oversee remote drilling operations and provide technical guidance to on-site teams.
• Manage drilling expenditures and optimize costs while maintaining safety and quality.
• Perform post-drilling analysis and implement lessons learned.
• Collaborate with subsurface teams to ensure well objectives are met.
• Stay current with drilling technology and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Conoscenze

Drilling engineering

Well design

Risk management

Cost management

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Mentoring

Problem solving

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Strumenti

WellPlan

StressCheck

Landmark suite

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a globally respected upstream energy company, is seeking an accomplished Senior Drilling Engineer for their entirely remote international operations team. This position is pivotal in the planning, execution, and optimization of drilling operations across diverse geological settings. The successful candidate will leverage extensive expertise in drilling technology, well design, and risk management to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective well construction. As a remote role, it demands exceptional self-discipline, strong communication skills, and proficiency in digital collaboration tools. You will be instrumental in tackling complex drilling challenges and maximizing hydrocarbon recovery from various global assets, contributing to the company's strategic growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive drilling programs, including well design, trajectory planning, casing and cementing strategies, and mud programs.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for drilling operations.
• Oversee drilling operations from remote locations, providing technical support and guidance to rig crews and on-site supervisors.
• Manage drilling expenditures and optimize costs without compromising safety or quality.
• Perform post-drilling analysis and implement lessons learned to improve future operations.
• Collaborate closely with subsurface teams (geologists, reservoir engineers) and other disciplines to ensure well objectives are met.
• Stay current with advancements in drilling technology, equipment, and best practices.
• Ensure all drilling activities comply with relevant health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior drilling engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in drilling engineering, with significant exposure to **international upstream operations** and complex well environments.
• Proven experience in well planning, execution, and supervision (onshore and/or offshore).
• Strong understanding of drilling fluid mechanics, cementing, well control, and formation evaluation.
• Proficiency with drilling simulation software (e.g., WellPlan, StressCheck, Landmark suite).
• Demonstrated ability in cost management and economic analysis of drilling projects.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and virtual collaboration capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Experience with directional drilling and horizontal wells is essential.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position, offering exceptional flexibility and work-life integration.
• Our client provides a highly competitive salary, substantial annual bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package including premium medical coverage, robust retirement savings contributions, and life insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development are extensive, including access to leading training programs and international conferences.
• You will be part of a dynamic, globally diverse team working on challenging and impactful projects.
• The company fosters a strong culture of safety, innovation, and continuous learning through advanced digital platforms.
• An annual travel allowance and a home office stipend are included.
• Our client is committed to the well-being of its employees and offers various support programs.