Senior Drilling Engineer: Remote Operations & Execution Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer for a fully remote role supporting operations that may be linked to sites near Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on planning, design, and oversight of drilling activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while coordinating with field teams and management.

The ideal candidate will have 9+ years in drilling engineering, strong well planning capabilities, and proficiency with Landmark and Schlumberger software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 9+ years of progressive drilling engineering experience.
• Experience with complex well designs (horizontal, directional, unconventional).
• Knowledge of drilling hydraulics, well control, cement evaluation, formation evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drilling programs including trajectory, casing, cementing, and mud plans.
• Conduct pre-spud meetings and HAZID studies to mitigate risks.
• Oversee drilling operations remotely and monitor KPIs.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges to ensure safe progress.
• Manage drilling service contracts and contractors for compliance and performance.
• Aim to maximize rate of penetration and minimize NPT.

Skills

Well planning

Drilling hydraulics

Remote operations

IWCF certified

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Landmark

Schlumberger software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer for a fully remote role supporting operations that may be linked to sites near Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on planning, design, and oversight of drilling activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while coordinating with field teams and management.

The ideal candidate will have 9+ years in drilling engineering, strong well planning capabilities, and proficiency with Landmark and Schlumberger software.