Senior Drilling Engineer: Global E&P & International Projects

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical & life insurance

Retirement contributions

International assignments

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer to join our upstream team in Kimberley, SA. You will design drilling programs, manage drilling risks, and lead field teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes extensive drilling experience, offshore or challenging environments, and a commitment to safety and environmental performance across exploration and production wells.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 8 years of progressive drilling engineering experience.
• Experience planning and executing complex drilling operations.
• Proficiency in drilling simulation software and well planning tools.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience offshore or challenging onshore drilling environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive drilling programs and procedures, including casing and cementing designs, BHA selection, and directional plans.
• Perform drilling risk assessments and mitigation for kicks, lost circulation, and stuck pipe.
• Manage rig-site drilling operations, supervising crews and ensuring safety and program adherence.
• Optimize drilling performance by monitoring parameters, analyzing data, and applying best practices.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Contribute to post-well analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Drilling engineering

Leadership

Well planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Drilling simulation software

Well planning tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer to join our upstream team in Kimberley, SA. You will design drilling programs, manage drilling risks, and lead field teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes extensive drilling experience, offshore or challenging environments, and a commitment to safety and environmental performance across exploration and production wells.