Drilling Optimization Engineer - Midland, TX
Core
Improves drilling performance through real-time operational support, engineering analysis, and data-driven decision making to maximize efficiency and wellbore quality.
Role type
Drilling Optimization Engineer
Builds
Drilling performance improvements, automation solutions, and analytical tools for the Permian Basin
Domain
Oil & Gas Exploration and Production (Unconventional Plays)
Required skills
Drilling operations expertise, Data analysis, Process optimization, Cross-functional collaboration, Technology evaluation, KPI development
Preferred skills
SQL, Corva, TIBCO Spotfire, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI (via careerplan.io/jobs/REQ-006673-drilling-optimization-engineer-midland-tx-at-conocophillips)
Technologies
Corva, TIBCO Spotfire, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Cloud-based solutions
Responsibilities
Identify and implement solutions to improve drilling performance; Serve as Drilling Automation Champion; Analyze operational data to improve Rate of Penetration (ROP) and wellbore quality; Develop performance dashboards and KPIs; Evaluate new technologies and recommend fit-for-purpose approaches.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
