Senior Drilling Engineer - Offshore Operations

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is placing a Senior Drilling Engineer to join a client team operating offshore, centered in George. The role focuses on planning, executing, and supervising complex drilling campaigns, ensuring safety and environmental compliance in challenging offshore environments.

You will lead drilling programs, mentor crews, and collaborate with subsurface teams and service providers to optimize performance, reduce costs, and deliver successful well campaigns in a dynamic energy portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on drilling engineering experience, with offshore exposure.
• Expertise in well planning, directional drilling, and casing/cementing operations.
• Knowledge of drilling equipment, technologies, and well control principles.
• Proficiency in drilling simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Strong leadership and communication for multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed drilling programs and well plans while ensuring safety and environmental standards.
• Perform risk assessments and mitigation strategies for drilling operations.
• Provide on-site technical support and supervision during drilling phases.
• Manage relationships with drilling contractors and service companies.
• Optimize drilling parameters to improve efficiency and reduce NPT.
• Conduct post-drill analysis and report lessons learned.

Skills

Well planning

Directional drilling

Casing & cementing

Drilling software

Leadership

Communication

Offshore operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Drilling simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Drilling Engineer to join their team in George , focusing on complex offshore operations. This critical role involves the planning, execution, and supervision of drilling campaigns, ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance. You will leverage your expertise to overcome technical challenges in challenging offshore environments, working closely with rig crews, subsurface teams, and external service providers. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of drilling operations, rig equipment, and well control procedures, contributing to the strategic goals of our energy exploration and production initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed drilling programs and well plans, adhering to stringent safety and environmental standards.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for all drilling operations.
• Provide on-site technical support and supervision during drilling phases, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Manage relationships with drilling contractors and service companies, ensuring performance and compliance.
• Optimize drilling parameters and procedures to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize non-productive time (NPT).
• Conduct post-drill analysis and prepare comprehensive reports on drilling performance and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in drilling engineering, with significant offshore exposure.
• Demonstrated expertise in well planning, directional drilling, and casing/cementing operations.
• Thorough knowledge of drilling equipment, technologies, and well control principles.
• Proficiency in drilling simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills for effective collaboration in a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, life insurance, and retirement contributions.
• Opportunities for career advancement and international assignments within the energy sector.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• A dynamic and safety-focused work environment in the coastal city of George .