Senior Drilling Engineer – Midland, Onsite Leader

ConocoPhillips; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ConocoPhillips in Midland, TX is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer to design and execute safe, cost-effective drilling programs across unconventional assets. You will lead well planning, support field operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years in drilling engineering, and willingness to travel 10–20% annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years in drilling engineering or operations.
• Willing to travel 10–20% annually and be on call outside normal hours.
• Experience in unconventional plays and operator environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead well planning and execution by developing detailed drilling programs that align with safety, cost, and performance objectives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by preparing and submitting all required permits and maintaining adherence to federal, state, and company standards.
• Support field operations by providing daily engineering guidance to onsite personnel and troubleshooting operational challenges.
• Optimize drilling performance by analyzing drilling data to improve safety, efficiency, and operational outcomes.
• Develop and track performance metrics by setting goals, monitoring progress, and implementing improvements to support continuous improvement.
• Drive cost and schedule accuracy by collaborating with asset, planning, and finance teams to develop estimates and track accruals.
• Evaluate and standardize processes by incorporating lessons learned and proven practices from past operations.
• Conduct internal and external benchmarking studies to identify and apply best engineering and operational practices.
• Strengthen vendor relationships by evaluating bids and ensuring alignment with operational needs.
• Champion knowledge sharing by engaging with internal subject matter experts, participating in technical networks, and contributing to industry societies.
• Mentor and collaborate within a one-team environment to support technical development.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Drilling engineering

Project management

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Safety leadership

Travel readiness

On-call readiness

Tools

WellView

Landmark

Job description

ConocoPhillips in Midland, TX is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer to design and execute safe, cost-effective drilling programs across unconventional assets. You will lead well planning, support field operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years in drilling engineering, and willingness to travel 10–20% annually.