Remote Offshore Drilling Engineer - Deepwater Specialist

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup and connectivity

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous vacation and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Offshore Drilling Engineer to join a globally distributed team. The role centers on planning, execution, and optimization of offshore drilling operations from a remote home office, ensuring safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

You will leverage advanced technology and data analytics to manage drilling risks and drive operational excellence across diverse locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of offshore drilling engineering experience, with emphasis on deepwater operations.
• Expertise in drilling fluids, wellbore stability analysis, and directional drilling.
• Proficiency with drilling simulation software and data analysis platforms.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drilling programs and procedures for offshore wells, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize real-time drilling data and analytical tools to monitor performance, identify hazards, and optimize parameters.
• Manage drilling-related risks, including well control, formation integrity, and equipment reliability.
• Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for offshore drilling operations.
• Collaborate with onshore/offshore teams, service providers, and regulators for seamless project execution.
• Contribute to post-well analysis, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Offshore drilling

Wellbore stability

Drilling fluids

Directional drilling

Drilling simulation software

Data analysis

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Drilling simulation software

Data analysis platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Offshore Drilling Engineer to join a globally distributed team. The role centers on planning, execution, and optimization of offshore drilling operations from a remote home office, ensuring safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

You will leverage advanced technology and data analytics to manage drilling risks and drive operational excellence across diverse locations.