Senior Drilling Engineer – Offshore Cape Town Lead

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

Training & international secondments

Retirement savings plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer based in Cape Town to lead offshore drilling campaigns. The role emphasizes well design, execution, and optimization with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

You will oversee rig selection, equipment, and personnel while driving performance improvements in challenging deepwater environments. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelors in Petroleum Engineering or related field, with 10+ years offshore drilling experience and expertise in MWD/LWD,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive drilling engineering experience, with substantial offshore exposure.
• Expertise in deepwater drilling operations and complex well construction.
• Strong knowledge of drilling fluids, cementation, directional drilling, and MWD/LWD operations.
• Proficiency with drilling simulation software and real-time data analysis tools.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive drilling programs and well plans.
• Manage drilling operations, including rig selection, equipment, and personnel.
• Oversee drilling activities, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and cost control.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for drilling hazards.
• Optimize drilling performance through monitoring and analysis of key parameters.
• Manage wellbore integrity, cementing, and casing design.
• Provide technical support and guidance to drilling crews and field operations.
• Supervise and mentor junior drilling engineers.
• Prepare post-drill analyses and lessons learned reports.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Pressure handling

Mentorship

Drilling software

Real-time data analysis

Education

Bachelors in Petroleum Eng

Tools

Drilling software

Real-time data analysis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer based in Cape Town to lead offshore drilling campaigns. The role emphasizes well design, execution, and optimization with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

You will oversee rig selection, equipment, and personnel while driving performance improvements in challenging deepwater environments. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelors in Petroleum Engineering or related field, with 10+ years offshore drilling experience and expertise in MWD/LWD,