Senior Drilling Engineer – Onshore Leadership (Rustenburg)

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa invites a seasoned Senior Drilling Engineer to lead and manage onshore drilling operations in the Rustenburg area. You will design drilling programs, select equipment, coordinate service providers, and ensure safety and environmental standards are met.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of onshore drilling experience, strong leadership and project-management skills, and a proactive approach to risk in the North West oil and gas landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 8 years in drilling engineering with onshore focus.
• Experience in well planning, directional drilling, and formation evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop drilling programs, well design, and casing design.
• Select equipment, fluids, and tools to optimize performance and reduce costs.
• Oversee daily drilling operations and provide technical guidance to rig crews.
• Manage relationships with drilling contractors and service providers.
• Conduct pre-spud meetings, risk assessments, and post-well reviews.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Onshore drilling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Drilling simulation software

Real-time drilling data analysis

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa invites a seasoned Senior Drilling Engineer to lead and manage onshore drilling operations in the Rustenburg area. You will design drilling programs, select equipment, coordinate service providers, and ensure safety and environmental standards are met.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of onshore drilling experience, strong leadership and project-management skills, and a proactive approach to risk in the North West oil and gas landscape.