Senior Drilling Lead — Global Projects

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and pension benefits

International assignments

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Drilling Engineer in Randburg, Gauteng. The role supervises complex drilling operations, mentors engineers, and collaborates with subsurface and HSE teams to ensure safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will design drilling programs, manage risks, and oversee on-site or remote operations while maintaining high standards of performance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive drilling engineering experience, with leading/supervisory roles.
• IWCF certification is required.
• Experience designing and executing diverse well programs (exploration, development, HPHT).
• Proficiency with drilling simulation software and well-control principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive drilling programs including well design, trajectory, casing, and cementing strategies.
• Perform economic analysis and cost estimation for drilling operations.
• Select and procure drilling equipment, services, and consumables.
• Oversee drilling operations on-site or remotely with safety and program adherence.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff; manage drilling risks and contingencies.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir/production engineers to optimize well performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct post-drilling analysis and prepare detailed performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Team management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

WellPlan

StressCheck

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Drilling Engineer in Randburg, Gauteng. The role supervises complex drilling operations, mentors engineers, and collaborates with subsurface and HSE teams to ensure safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will design drilling programs, manage risks, and oversee on-site or remote operations while maintaining high standards of performance and regulatory compliance.