Remote Drilling Engineer: Global Projects & Flexible Hours

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Health insurance

Bonuses

International projects

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Remote Drilling Engineer to plan, execute, and optimize oil and gas drilling campaigns from home, collaborating with globally distributed field teams.

You will design well trajectories, casing programs, and mud designs; manage remote operations; ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency while leveraging advanced drilling technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience as a Drilling Engineer in oil & gas with drilling mechanics knowledge.
• Experience with MPD or advanced drilling techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drilling plans, including wellbore trajectories, casing programs, and mud designs.
• Manage and optimize drilling operations remotely with real-time technical support.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, procedures and environmental standards.
• Conduct drilling risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Analyze drilling data to identify improvements and cost reductions.
• Liaise with equipment suppliers, service providers and stakeholders for timely execution.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field

Tools

Drilling simulation software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Remote Drilling Engineer to plan, execute, and optimize oil and gas drilling campaigns from home, collaborating with globally distributed field teams.

You will design well trajectories, casing programs, and mud designs; manage remote operations; ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency while leveraging advanced drilling technologies.