Drilling Project Lead — Global Ops & Travel

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Drilling Engineer to lead complex drilling campaigns in the Tembisa region of Gauteng. You will oversee all phases from planning and design to execution and post-well analysis, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in drilling engineering, strong project management skills, and hands-on knowledge of drilling fluids, well control, and directional drilling.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of drilling engineering experience with a focus on project management.
• Experience managing offshore or onshore drilling projects.
• In-depth knowledge of drilling fluid systems, well control, and directional drilling.
• Familiar with oilfield equipment and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed drilling programs, including well design, casing design, and cementing plans.
• Manage drilling operations on-site and remotely, overseeing rig operations and service providers.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for drilling hazards.
• Monitor drilling performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations during drilling operations.
• Prepare comprehensive post-drilling reports and analyze performance against objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Drilling expertise

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Drilling Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Drilling Engineer to lead complex drilling campaigns in the Tembisa region of Gauteng. You will oversee all phases from planning and design to execution and post-well analysis, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in drilling engineering, strong project management skills, and hands-on knowledge of drilling fluids, well control, and directional drilling.