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Ovintiv, Inc.

Senior Drilling Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

Responsible for monitoring and reporting on daily drilling activities. * Monitor actual well costs ... improve performance. * Work closely with the permitting analyst, land, community relations and ...

LIGHTSPEED NTW LLC

Drilling Superintendent

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Monitor project progress, adjust schedules as necessary, and ensure deadlines are met.Team ... Provide training, mentorship, and performance evaluations to ensure high levels of crew efficiency ...

TalentClout

MWD Operations Specialist

Katy, TX · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

... monitoring of Measurement While Drilling systems to support directional drilling operations. You will interpret real-time drilling data, optimize tool performance, and provide critical input to ...

ASRC

Drilling Engineer - ACES

Anchorage, AK

... monitor and participate in drilling operations and perform third-party quality assurance and quality control. Make recommendations to engineering studies to improve drilling operational performance.

Highlands Drilling LLC

Driller

Weston, WV · On-site

$21.50 - $29.25/hr

Operating and monitoring the essential systems of the drilling rig including: the hoisting, well ... Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work

Wood

Drilling & Completions Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

Monitor daily data and cost * Responsible for D&C data quality in WV * Perform data queries and ... design, performance tuning, and scalability Experience and knowledge with cloud native data ...

Tutorperini

Monitor drilling parameters, ground conditions, advance rates, and equipment performance; implement real-time adjustments to optimize production and minimize downtime. * Manage crew logistics ...

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Senior Drilling Engineer

Denver, CO • On-site

Ovintiv, Inc.
Oil and Gas Extraction • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Ovintiv, Inc.external

Full-time

PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy.
We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development. We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility-including a market-leading vacation/time-off program.
Ovintiv's workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.
Join our team as we make modern life possible.
Posting Close Date:
09/16/2026
Job Title: Sr. Drilling Engineer
Position Summary
Ovintiv is seeking an experienced Drilling Engineer with a proven track record of accomplishments to support drilling operations in various high-profile plays. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in an exciting and challenging team environment, while making a significant impact within the organization. This is a chance for career growth and experience within a rewarding company.
Core Expectations
  • Lead Ovintiv's environmental, health and safety programs by example in demonstrating safe work practices, adhering to all forms and guidelines, and strictly following all applicable regulations.
  • Work with all team members to ensure that the drilling schedule is met and carried out in the most cost-effective manner possible.
  • Support strong alignment with the drilling organization through clear communication, shared priorities, and collaborative execution.
  • Create an environment that supports accountability, innovation, learning, and high-performance teamwork.
  • Foster a collaborative team culture grounded in safety, technical and business acumen, innovation, risk management, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with the field through regular site visits.
  • Continually strive for operational improvements to cut costs, enhance safety and reduce cycle times.

Key Responsibilities
  • Attend safety meetings, safety blitz, offered safety training, appropriate skills training and development classes.
  • Prepare detailed drilling programs including AFEs, well designs, casing and cementing designs and directional plans.
  • Responsible for monitoring and reporting on daily drilling activities.
  • Monitor actual well costs and ensure accuracy for financial reporting and budgeting.
  • Participate in the bid process for drilling services and stay up to date with innovations in drilling.
  • Interface with field supervisors to support the execution of the drilling plan and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
  • Partner closely with Drilling Managers, Drilling Engineers, Field Coordinators, and Wellsite Supervisors to support the execution of the drilling plan and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
  • Align with Development Team on objectives to deliver wells effectively placed within desired target zones while achieving operational optimization objectives and efficient drilling cycle times.
  • Identify operational risks and emerging issues and collaborate with the drilling team to implement corrective actions that reduce non-productive time and improve performance.
  • Work closely with the permitting analyst, land, community relations and construction for location and schedule management.
  • Model and reinforce company values while maintaining high standards for safety, environmental stewardship, accountability, communication, and professional development.

Work Environment and Qualifications
This position operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that requires close coordination with office- and field-based team members. The candidates will be expected to:
  • Uphold all applicable safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements and to perform the role in a manner consistent with company policies, values, and operational standards.
  • 10+ years of drilling operations experience for this role with some field experience is preferred.
  • Experience in multiple basins will be highly regarded, as well as experience working rotational field assignments on drilling rigs.
  • Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Familiar with casing design, hydraulic analysis, directional optimization, fluid systems, cement design, pipe design and torque/drag analysis.
  • This position will be based in Denver or The Woodlands and travel as required to OVV office and field locations in US (monthly travel, up to 20% travel time when required).

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents Ovintiv's reasonable estimate of the hiring compensation range for this role.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $160,000 - $240,000 USD
Compensation may vary and will be determined by the geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Benefits: Ovintiv offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.
At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.

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