Senior Drilling Engineer — Remote Ops & Planning

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer for remote operations and planning. This fully remote role focuses on planning, design, and oversight of drilling programs for global projects, with on-site collaboration as needed near Vereeniging, Gauteng.

You will lead trajectory design, casing, mud, and cementing plans; conduct HAZID; monitor KPIs from a remote location; manage service contracts and contractors; drive safe, efficient drilling.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed drilling programs including trajectory design, casing, cementing, and mud plans.
• Conduct pre-spud meetings and HAZID studies to identify and mitigate risks.
• Oversee drilling operations remotely, monitor KPIs, and provide technical support.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and ensure safe, efficient drilling progress.
• Manage drilling-related service contracts and contractors, ensuring compliance and performance.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer for remote operations and planning. This fully remote role focuses on planning, design, and oversight of drilling programs for global projects, with on-site collaboration as needed near Vereeniging, Gauteng.

You will lead trajectory design, casing, mud, and cementing plans; conduct HAZID; monitor KPIs from a remote location; manage service contracts and contractors; drive safe, efficient drilling.