Drilling Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp seeks an experienced Drilling Engineer to join our operations team. You will be pivotal in planning, executing, and supervising drilling programs, selecting equipment, managing fluids, and solving downhole challenges.

The ideal candidate has a strong petroleum engineering background with 7+ years in the Oil & Gas sector, capable of leading projects from conception to completion while prioritizing safety and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of drilling engineering and operations experience in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Strong knowledge of drilling techniques, equipment, and related software.
• Experience with well control procedures and safety management systems.
• Familiarity with directional drilling and MWD technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drilling plans and programs, including well trajectory and casing design.
• Select and manage drilling equipment, services, and personnel.
• Oversee drilling operations on-site, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards.
• Manage drilling fluid properties and troubleshoot related issues.
• Plan and execute directional drilling operations and manage wellbore stability.
• Conduct post-drill analysis and prepare comprehensive drilling performance reports.

Skills

Drilling techniques

Drilling equipment

Drilling software

Well control procedures

Safety management systems

Directional drilling

MWD technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

MWD technology

Directional drilling equipment

Job description

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Drilling Engineer to join their operational team in Klerksdorp . This role is central to the planning, execution, and supervision of drilling operations, ensuring they are conducted safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. You will be responsible for developing drilling programs, selecting appropriate equipment, managing drilling fluid systems, and solving complex downhole challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in drilling operations and a proven ability to lead drilling projects from conception to completion within the demanding Oil & Gas environment. This position offers a chance to work on diverse projects and contribute directly to the success of exploration and production activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drilling plans and programs , including well trajectory and casing design.


• Select and manage drilling equipment, services, and personnel.


• Oversee drilling operations on-site, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards.


• Manage drilling fluid properties and troubleshoot related issues.


• Plan and execute directional drilling operations and manage wellbore stability.


• Conduct post-drill analysis and prepare comprehensive drilling performance reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.


• Minimum of 7 years of experience in drilling engineering and operations within the Oil & Gas sector.


• Strong knowledge of drilling techniques, equipment, and related software.


• Experience with well control procedures and safety management systems.


• Familiarity with directional drilling and measurement-while-drilling (MWD) technologies.


• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, crucial for operations near Klerksdorp .

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.


• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and other benefits.


• Significant opportunities for professional development and career progression.


• Exposure to challenging and rewarding drilling projects.


• A dynamic and safety-conscious work environment within a leading Oil & Gas company.