Hybrid Drilling Engineer: Offshore Ops & Optimization

Placements24; Gqeberha; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Performance bonuses

Training programs

Hybrid work model

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is assisting a growing offshore exploration and production company based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA, in recruiting a Drilling Engineer. The role combines offshore drilling expertise with a hybrid work model, requiring hands-on planning, risk mitigation, and collaboration across disciplines to meet drilling objectives.

You will oversee well planning, casing and cementing design, mud programs, directional drilling, and contractor management, while maintaining HSE and budget

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of drilling engineering experience, offshore preferred.
• Strong knowledge of well planning, casing/cementing design, and directional drilling.
• Familiarity with drilling fluids and formation evaluation; strong rig ops understanding.

Responsabilidades

• Develop detailed drilling programs and procedures per company standards.
• Lead well planning, casing/cementing design, mud program, and directional drilling plans.
• Oversee day-to-day drilling operations and provide technical support.
• Manage drilling contractors and equipment selection/oversight.
• Conduct pre-spud meetings and post-well reviews; analyze performance data.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and budgets.

Conhecimentos

Drilling engineering

Offshore experience

Well planning

Directional drilling

Problem solving

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Travel readiness

Drilling software

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

Ferramentas

Drilling simulation software

Descrição da vaga

Placements24 is assisting a growing offshore exploration and production company based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA, in recruiting a Drilling Engineer. The role combines offshore drilling expertise with a hybrid work model, requiring hands-on planning, risk mitigation, and collaboration across disciplines to meet drilling objectives.

You will oversee well planning, casing and cementing design, mud programs, directional drilling, and contractor management, while maintaining HSE and budget