Senior Drilling Engineer: Lead Safe, Efficient Field Ops

Ovintiv; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Vacation program

Family leave

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Volunteer program

Job summary

Ovintiv is seeking a Sr. Drilling Engineer to lead environmental, health and safety driven drilling programs in Denver or The Woodlands, with up to 20% travel to US field locations.

The role requires 10+ years in drilling operations and experience across basins, coordinating with a cross-functional team to meet cost, safety, and schedule goals. Responsibilities include preparing AFEs and well designs, monitoring daily activities, budgeting accuracy, and partnering with drilling managers and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of drilling operations experience (field preferred).
• Experience across multiple basins and rotational assignments.
• Strong project management and safety practices.
• Excellent collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Attend safety meetings, safety blitz, offered safety training, appropriate skills training and development classes.
• Prepare detailed drilling programs including AFEs, well designs, casing and cementing designs and directional plans.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting on daily drilling activities.
• Monitor actual well costs and ensure accuracy for financial reporting and budgeting.
• Participate in the bid process for drilling services and stay up to date with innovations in drilling.
• Interface with field supervisors to support the execution of the drilling plan and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Partner closely with Drilling Managers, Drilling Engineers, Field Coordinators, and Wellsite Supervisors to support the execution of the drilling plan and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Align with Development Team on objectives to deliver wells effectively placed within desired target zones while achieving operational optimization objectives and efficient drilling cycle times.
• Identify operational risks and emerging issues and collaborate with the drilling team to implement corrective actions that reduce non-productive time and improve performance.
• Work closely with the permitting analyst, land, community relations and construction for location and schedule management.
• Model and reinforce company values while maintaining high standards for safety, environmental stewardship, accountability, communication, and professional development.

Skills

Drilling operations

Team leadership

Project management

Safety culture

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Ovintiv is seeking a Sr. Drilling Engineer to lead environmental, health and safety driven drilling programs in Denver or The Woodlands, with up to 20% travel to US field locations.

The role requires 10+ years in drilling operations and experience across basins, coordinating with a cross-functional team to meet cost, safety, and schedule goals. Responsibilities include preparing AFEs and well designs, monitoring daily activities, budgeting accuracy, and partnering with drilling managers and