Senior Drilling Engineer: Lead Well Design & Optimization

Jager Recruitment; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jager Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Senior Drilling Engineer in Midland, Texas. The successful candidate will lead complex drilling operations, ensuring safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include well engineering, operational support, performance optimization, and cost management.

The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field, have at least 7 years of experience, and be proficient with industry-standard software. Leadership and strong problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of drilling engineering experience.
• Experience in onshore horizontal, offshore, or HPHT drilling environments.
• Valid IADC WellSharp or IWCF Supervisor Level well control certification.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive Basis of Design documents including trajectory and casing designs.
• Provide technical guidance during drilling operations and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to improve well cycle time and reduce cost-per-foot.

Skills

Casing design

Leadership

Problem-solving

Hydraulics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Landmark/WellPlan

Petrel

Compass

OpenWells

WellCat

Job description

Jager Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Senior Drilling Engineer in Midland, Texas. The successful candidate will lead complex drilling operations, ensuring safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include well engineering, operational support, performance optimization, and cost management.

The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field, have at least 7 years of experience, and be proficient with industry-standard software. Leadership and strong problem-solving skills are essential for this role.