Lead Drilling Engineer – On-Site Exploration

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Drilling Engineer to oversee exploration drilling projects on-site in Centurion, Gauteng. You will plan, execute, and supervise drilling operations, mentor a team of engineers, and drive innovation in drilling practices to optimize costs and performance.

The role requires a strong background in drilling hydraulics, wellbore stability, and formation evaluation, with proven leadership and HSE expertise in the Oil & Gas sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in drilling engineering, with exploration drilling focus.
• Proven experience in leading drilling operations and managing drilling teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop drilling programs for exploration wells.
• Plan and execute drilling operations, including casing design and well control.
• Supervise drilling crews and service companies on site.
• Manage drilling budgets and control costs.
• Conduct post-well analysis and implement lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Select and procure drilling equipment and services.
• Provide technical guidance to junior drilling engineers.
• Troubleshoot drilling problems and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to optimize well placement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Drilling hydraulics

Wellbore stability

Formation evaluation

Directional drilling

Drilling software

HSE knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Drilling software

Directional drilling technologies

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Drilling Engineer to oversee exploration drilling projects on-site in Centurion, Gauteng. You will plan, execute, and supervise drilling operations, mentor a team of engineers, and drive innovation in drilling practices to optimize costs and performance.

The role requires a strong background in drilling hydraulics, wellbore stability, and formation evaluation, with proven leadership and HSE expertise in the Oil & Gas sector.