Remote Senior Drilling Engineer - Subsurface Excellence

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Executive‑level salary

Health & wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Relocation not required

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer for remote global operations in the Oil & Gas sector. The role focuses on planning, design and management of drilling campaigns from a virtual command center, with emphasis on safety, cost control and performance optimization.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in drilling engineering, deep knowledge of well control, directional drilling, and proficiency with drilling software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years hands-on drilling engineering experience offshore and onshore.
• Proficiency in drilling simulation software and industry tools.
• IWCF certification a plus; strong well control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drilling programs and execution plans for various well types.
• Perform well design calculations including casing design and trajectory planning.
• Specify drilling equipment and manage contractor performance.
• Conduct pre-spud meetings and oversee remote daily drilling operations.
• Implement and monitor real-time drilling data to optimize performance and mitigate risks.
• Ensure adherence to HSE policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage drilling budgets and control expenditures.
• Troubleshoot drilling problems and develop solutions.
• Prepare post-drill analyses and recommend improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Remote team collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Eng

Tools

WellPlan

StressCheck

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer for remote global operations in the Oil & Gas sector. The role focuses on planning, design and management of drilling campaigns from a virtual command center, with emphasis on safety, cost control and performance optimization.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in drilling engineering, deep knowledge of well control, directional drilling, and proficiency with drilling software.