Sr. Drilling Engineering Specialist

EOG Resources; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EOG Resources is seeking an experienced drilling engineer to lead well planning and design, develop AFEs, and manage vendor services across multiple basins in the US. The role requires strong HPHT knowledge, offshore/onshore drilling experience, and the ability to collaborate with G&G, Reservoir, and regulatory teams.

Candidates should have 7–10+ years in oil and gas, with 7+ years focused on drilling, and be willing to travel and relocate as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with preference for Petroleum or Mechanical.
• 7-10+ years of related oil and gas industry experience, 7+ years in Drilling focused positions.
• Onshore and offshore drilling experience required; shallow water jackup experience preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of well control practices and managed pressure drilling and HPHT experience is required.
• Good communication, interpersonal and computer skills.
• Proficient in casing design, drilling fluids, cement design, directional planning and downhole tools.
• Willing to travel to field locations and relocate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design wells, write AFEs, bid and award vendor services.
• Analyze drilling performance and costs; provide operational engineering support.
• Evaluate vendor performance and apply new technologies to improve drilling performance and cost efficiencies.
• Coordinate with G&G, Reservoir, Completion, Land, Construction and Regulatory groups.
• Provide engineering support and possible guidance for multiple drilling engineers, rig operators and well site supervisors in the International Division.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Relocation willingness

Field supervision

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Engineering (Petroleum/Mechanical)

Job description

Job Description

Duties will include but not be limited to well planning and design, writing AFEs, bidding and awarding vendor services, analyzing drilling performance & costs, providing operational engineering support, evaluating vendor performance, and investigation and application of new technologies to improve drilling performance and cost efficiencies in development and exploration drilling programs. A successful candidate will have experience across multiple basins in conventional and unconventional resource plays. Working effectively with G&G, Reservoir, Completion, Land, Construction and Regulatory groups will be required. This position will provide engineering support and potentially engineering guidance for multiple drilling engineers, rig operations & well site supervisors in the International Division.

Job Requirements

• BS in Engineering required with a preference for Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7-10+ years of related oil & gas industry experience, 7+ years in Drilling focused positions.
• Onshore and offshore drilling experience is required, shallow water jackup experience is preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of well control practices and managed pressure drilling and HPHT experience is required.
• Candidate must have good communication, interpersonal and computer skills.
• Candidate should also be proficient in casing design, drilling fluids, cement design, directional planning and downhole tools.
• Candidate must be able to travel to field locations as required.
• Candidate must be willing to relocate.

Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.

EOG Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Disabled.