Remote Senior Drilling Engineer — Subsurface Ops

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Executive-level salary

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Drilling Engineer for a fully remote role in the Oil & Gas sector. The candidate will plan, design, and manage drilling campaigns with a focus on safety, efficiency, and cost control from a virtual command center.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of hands-on drilling experience (offshore and onshore), strong well control knowledge, and proficiency with WellPlan/StressCheck.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on drilling engineering experience offshore and onshore.
• Proficiency with drilling simulation software such as WellPlan and StressCheck.
• Strong knowledge of well control principles; IWCF certification is a plus.
• Experience with directional drilling, complex well trajectories, and risk management.
• Ability to lead remote teams and collaborate across time zones.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

WellPlan

StressCheck

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Drilling Engineer for a fully remote role in the Oil & Gas sector. The candidate will plan, design, and manage drilling campaigns with a focus on safety, efficiency, and cost control from a virtual command center.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of hands-on drilling experience (offshore and onshore), strong well control knowledge, and proficiency with WellPlan/StressCheck.