Senior Drilling Engineer — Onshore/Offshore, Hybrid

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Drilling Engineer for its George, Western Cape operations. You will design well plans, manage rig operations, and troubleshoot drilling challenges, ensuring safety, efficiency and cost control.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of drilling experience in onshore and/or offshore environments. Strong leadership, communication, and HSE awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of hands-on drilling engineering experience.
• Experience in onshore and/or offshore drilling.
• Proficiency in well planning software and data analysis.
• Knowledge of drilling fluids, cementing, well control, and directional drilling.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork.
• Ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions.
• Understanding of HSE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drilling programs and well designs.
• Plan and execute drilling operations with safety and policy compliance.
• Manage rig-site activities and supervise crews.
• Address issues like lost circulation, kicks, and stuck pipe.
• Prepare post-well analyses and drilling performance reports.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers for optimal well placement.
• Develop contingency plans for drilling risks.
• Oversee procurement of drilling services and equipment.
• Mentor junior drilling engineers.
• Ensure resources are used efficiently and costs controlled.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Well planning software

Drilling data analysis

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Drilling Engineer for its George, Western Cape operations. You will design well plans, manage rig operations, and troubleshoot drilling challenges, ensuring safety, efficiency and cost control.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of drilling experience in onshore and/or offshore environments. Strong leadership, communication, and HSE awareness are essential.