- Midland, Texas, United States
- Senior
- 5+ years
Lead well planning and execution by developing detailed drilling programs that align with safety, cost, and performance objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead well planning and execution by developing detailed drilling programs that align with safety, cost, and performance objectives.
- Ensure regulatory compliance by preparing and submitting all required permits and maintaining adherence to federal, state, and company standards.
- Support field operations by providing daily engineering guidance to onsite personnel and troubleshooting operational challenges.
- Optimize drilling performance by analyzing drilling data to improve safety, efficiency, and operational outcomes.
- Develop and track performance metrics by setting goals, monitoring progress, and implementing improvements to support continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical) or foreign equivalent
- Nice to have: experience working directly for an oil and gas operating company
- Nice to have: experience as a drilling engineer for an oil and gas operator
- Nice to have: experience in unconventional reservoir plays (e.g., Permian, Eagle Ford, Bakken)
- Nice to have: proficiency in drilling software (e.g., WellView, Landmark)