Remote Lead Drilling Engineer for Global Projects

Placements24

Rustenburg

Hybrid

ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible remote work

Annual performance bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Drilling Engineer for a globally recognized energy leader. This fully remote role requires expert technical guidance, project management, and oversight of drilling programs across diverse geographies.

You will plan, execute, and optimize drilling operations while ensuring safety, cost efficiency, and environmental performance. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in drilling engineering, leadership experience, strong well control knowledge, and proficiency with

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
10+ years in drilling engineering with lead or supervisory experience.
Experience with deepwater or challenging formations and well control.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive drilling plans, programs, and cost estimates for various well types.
Oversee the execution of drilling operations, providing remote technical support and decision-making.
Ensure adherence to safety regulations, company policies, and best practices in all drilling activities.
Perform advanced wellbore trajectory planning and geosteering directional drilling management.
Conduct daily drilling performance reviews and implement optimization strategies.
Manage drilling risks, develop contingency plans, and oversee incident investigations.
Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and other disciplines to ensure integrated project execution.
Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior drilling engineers and field personnel.
Evaluate and implement new drilling technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.