Senior Drilling Engineer – Global Projects Lead

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Global health insurance

Generous vacation policy

International assignments

Access to cutting-edge drilling tech

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Lead Drilling Engineer to spearhead drilling strategy, planning, and execution across complex wells.

You will lead a team of drilling engineers and oversee rig operations, safety compliance, and cost management while optimizing performance in challenging environments.

This senior role offers executive bonus potential, comprehensive medical coverage, generous leave, and opportunities for international assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years in drilling engineering with leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of drilling tech, casing design, cementing, and well control.
• Proven ability to manage complex drilling projects end-to-end.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop drilling programs for exploration and development wells.
• Oversee rig selection, equipment specs, and contractor oversight.
• Ensure safety regulations, environmental policies, and standards.
• Optimize parameters to boost efficiency and reduce NPT.
• Provide technical leadership to drilling teams.

Skills

Leadership

Drilling engineering

Risk management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Casing design

Cementing

Well control

Directional drilling

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Lead Drilling Engineer to spearhead drilling strategy, planning, and execution across complex wells.

You will lead a team of drilling engineers and oversee rig operations, safety compliance, and cost management while optimizing performance in challenging environments.

This senior role offers executive bonus potential, comprehensive medical coverage, generous leave, and opportunities for international assignments.