Drilling Engineer - Operations Support

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation during field assignments

Health & wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a dedicated Drilling Engineer to join the on-site operations team. The role focuses on planning, designing, and supervising drilling campaigns in the oil and gas sector, ensuring safety and efficiency in all activities.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background with at least 5 years of drilling engineering experience, including directional drilling, well control, and cementing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of drilling engineering experience with emphasis on operations.
• Proven experience in directional drilling, well control, and cementing operations.
• Familiarity with drilling fluid technology and its impact on wellbore stability.
• Strong understanding of oilfield equipment and downhole tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design well programs, including casing design, cementing, and directional drilling plans.
• Supervise drilling operations on-site, ensuring safe and efficient progress.
• Monitor drilling performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage drilling equipment and logistics, ensuring availability for operations.
• Conduct post-well analysis to evaluate performance and identify lessons learned.
• Collaborate with geologists, production engineers, and service providers to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Drilling engineering

Directional drilling

Well cementing

Well control

Drilling fluids

Field operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Downhole tools

Oilfield equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Drilling Engineer to join their operational support team in Rustenburg . This role is crucial for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of drilling campaigns in the oil and gas sector . You will be responsible for planning, designing, and supervising drilling operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a deep understanding of drilling mechanics and equipment. This is a hands-on role offering significant responsibility and the chance to impact key operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and design well programs, including casing design, cementing, and directional drilling plans.
• Supervise drilling operations on-site, ensuring efficient progress and adherence to safety regulations.
• Monitor drilling performance, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Manage drilling equipment and logistics, ensuring availability and readiness for operations.
• Conduct post-well analysis to evaluate performance, identify lessons learned, and improve future operations.
• Collaborate with geologists, production engineers, and service providers to optimize drilling outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in drilling engineering, with a strong focus on operational execution.
• Proven experience in directional drilling, well control, and cementing operations.
• Familiarity with drilling fluid technology and its impact on wellbore stability.
• Excellent understanding of oilfield equipment and downhole tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding, fast-paced field environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular performance reviews.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Company-provided accommodation and transportation during field assignments.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.