Drilling Engineer: Lead Well Planning & Field Optimization

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Travel opportunities

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly capable Drilling Engineer to oversee drilling operations in the Centurion area. The role focuses on planning, executing, and optimizing drilling programs while ensuring safety and environmental compliance in the oil and gas sector.

The candidate will lead crews, collaborate with service providers, and drive continuous improvement in well performance through data-driven decisions and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' drilling engineering experience in oil & gas.
• Proven experience in well planning, execution and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drilling plans including well trajectory, casing, mud design and completion strategies.
• Supervise on-site or remote drilling operations ensuring safety and adherence to plans.
• Manage drilling risks and implement mitigation to prevent incidents.
• Optimize drilling performance through real-time data analysis and parameter adjustments.
• Coordinate with service companies and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of resources and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly capable Drilling Engineer to oversee drilling operations in the Centurion area. The role focuses on planning, executing, and optimizing drilling programs while ensuring safety and environmental compliance in the oil and gas sector.

The candidate will lead crews, collaborate with service providers, and drive continuous improvement in well performance through data-driven decisions and adherence to regulatory standards.