Senior Drilling Engineer - Hybrid Role with Growth

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Drilling Engineer to lead planning, execution and supervision of drilling operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The role requires on-site presence for critical activities, with a hybrid work model.

You will develop innovative drilling strategies, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with rig contractors and service providers, and ensure compliance with South African regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of drilling engineering experience in complex well operations.
• Knowledge of drilling equipment, fluids, cementing, and directional drilling.
• Familiarity with industry software for well planning and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design drilling programs including well trajectory, casing design, mud programs and cementing strategies.
• Supervise drilling operations on-site or remotely, ensuring safety and standards compliance.
• Manage drilling rig contractors and service providers, negotiating contracts and monitoring performance.
• Conduct daily drilling operations reviews, analyzing KPIs and identifying improvement areas.
• Troubleshoot drilling problems such as lost circulation, stuck pipe and kicks.
• Develop and implement best practices for well control and safety management.
• Prepare post-drilling reports, analyzing performance data and lessons learned.
• Mentor junior drilling engineers and provide technical guidance to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Well planning software

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Drilling Engineer to lead planning, execution and supervision of drilling operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The role requires on-site presence for critical activities, with a hybrid work model.

You will develop innovative drilling strategies, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with rig contractors and service providers, and ensure compliance with South African regulations.