Senior Drilling Engineer | Complex Wells & HPHT (Hybrid)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Hybrid work model

Performance incentives

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Drilling Engineer for complex well design and execution based in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa. The role supports HPHT, deep wells and unconventional reservoirs, coordinating with geology, geophysics, and reservoir teams, while working in a hybrid model.

You will lead planning, design and cost estimation, oversee contractors, mentor junior engineers, and drive safety and efficiency across drilling programs.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum 8 years in drilling engineering with a focus on complex well design.
• Experience in HPHT, deepwater, or unconventional drilling operations.
• Proficiency with drilling software WellCAT, StressCheck, Compass.
• Experience in managing drilling contracts and service providers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Aufgaben

• Plan, design, and optimize drilling programs for complex wells, including casing design and fluid systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning for drilling hazards.
• Prepare drilling cost estimates and manage drilling budgets.
• Select appropriate drilling equipment, tools, and services.
• Oversee drilling operations and provide technical support.
• Ensure compliance with policies, industry practices and regulations.
• Collaborate with geology, geophysics, and reservoir teams to meet well objectives.
• Manage relationships with drilling contractors and service providers.
• Mentor junior drilling engineers and share knowledge.
• Analyze drilling performance data and implement lessons learned.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

WellCAT

StressCheck

Compass

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Drilling Engineer for complex well design and execution based in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa. The role supports HPHT, deep wells and unconventional reservoirs, coordinating with geology, geophysics, and reservoir teams, while working in a hybrid model.

You will lead planning, design and cost estimation, oversee contractors, mentor junior engineers, and drive safety and efficiency across drilling programs.