Senior Drilling Engineer — Lead, Safe & Efficient Drilling

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Drilling Engineer to oversee drilling operations in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role involves planning, execution, and optimization of drilling activities, leading a team of engineers and technicians, and ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and cost control.

A hybrid work setup balances on-site supervision with remote planning. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in drilling, including 3+ years in a lead role, with

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive drilling engineering experience, with at least 3 years in lead/supervisory role.
• Extensive experience with directional drilling, completion operations, and drilling fluids.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of drilling programs, including well design and casing design.
• Develop detailed procedures, contingency plans, and risk assessments.
• Oversee rig operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Manage drilling budgets and control costs.
• Mentor junior drilling engineers and rig personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Drilling engineering

Budget management

Project planning

Safety management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Drilling simulation software

Well control software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Drilling Engineer to oversee drilling operations in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role involves planning, execution, and optimization of drilling activities, leading a team of engineers and technicians, and ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and cost control.

A hybrid work setup balances on-site supervision with remote planning. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in drilling, including 3+ years in a lead role, with