Onshore Drilling Engineer — Lead Ops & Wellbore Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package + bonuses

Medical & life insurance

Accommodation & transport

Professional development

Career growth near Rustenburg

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks an experienced Drilling Engineer to oversee onshore drilling operations in the Rustenburg area. You will plan, design, and supervise drilling campaigns, ensuring safety and cost efficiency while achieving program objectives.

Responsibilities include developing drilling programs, selecting equipment, and supervising on-site activities with a focus on wellbore integrity and regulatory compliance. Collaboration with geologists and service providers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and 5+ years in drilling engineering.
• Experience in onshore oil and gas drilling campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of fluids, well control, and directional drilling.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drilling programs including casing and cementing strategies.
• Select equipment and services based on geological conditions.
• Supervise on-site drilling operations per plan and safety procedures.
• Monitor performance, identify hazards, and implement mitigations.
• Manage budgets, track costs, and report on key metrics.
• Collaborate with geologists and service providers to optimize well integrity.

Skills

Petroleum engineering

Onshore drilling experience

Drilling fluids & well control

Directional drilling

Leadership & decision making

Drilling software

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Drilling software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks an experienced Drilling Engineer to oversee onshore drilling operations in the Rustenburg area. You will plan, design, and supervise drilling campaigns, ensuring safety and cost efficiency while achieving program objectives.

Responsibilities include developing drilling programs, selecting equipment, and supervising on-site activities with a focus on wellbore integrity and regulatory compliance. Collaboration with geologists and service providers is essential.