Lead Performance Drilling Engineer
Core
Optimize drilling performance (ft/day and $/ft) and deliver continuous improvements in on-bottom and flat time metrics for horizontal wells.
Role type
Senior IC Performance Drilling Engineer
Builds
Drilling projects and operational reliability
Domain
Oil and Gas, Drilling Engineering
Required skills
Drilling engineering, Casing design, Directional drilling, Drill string/BHA design, Drilling fluids, Cementing, Contingency planning, Rock mechanics, Data analytics, Basic programming
Preferred skills
Industry service provider experience, WC Certification, Murchison training, Extended Reach drilling courses
Technologies
Hydraulic modeling software, Torque & drag software, Directional well planning software
Responsibilities
Design and execute safe, cost-effective drilling projects; Analyze and diagnose drilling inefficiencies; Identify risks and mitigate controls; Secure bids from sub-contractors; Conduct research on offset wells and new drilling techniques; Manage variable workload based on rig activity.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC