Senior Drilling Engineer — Hybrid Ops Leader

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

International assignments

Career advancement

Professional development

Medical plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Drilling Engineer to join our Centurion operations team. The role involves planning, designing, and managing complex drilling programs across onshore and offshore projects, ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for international assignments and career advancement, plus access to cutting-edge technology and development programs in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of drilling engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• Experience with complex well construction and offshore/onshore drilling.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drilling programs, including well design, casing design, and cementing programs.
• Plan and execute directional drilling operations, managing trajectory and BHA selection.
• Oversee drilling rig operations, ensuring safety protocols and operational efficiency.
• Manage drilling fluid programs and geological formation evaluations during drilling.
• Conduct post-drilling analysis, cost tracking, and performance reviews.
• Liaise with geologists, reservoir engineers, and HSE teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Drilling simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Drilling Engineer to join our Centurion operations team. The role involves planning, designing, and managing complex drilling programs across onshore and offshore projects, ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for international assignments and career advancement, plus access to cutting-edge technology and development programs in Gauteng.