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Lead and support a diverse portfolio of drilling projects, including exploratory drilling, solution ... Lead drilling engineering and consulting efforts * Develop detailed well designs and comprehensive ...

Ovintiv, Inc.

Senior Drilling Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

Lead Ovintiv's environmental, health and safety programs by example in demonstrating safe work ... Partner closely with Drilling Managers, Drilling Engineers, Field Coordinators, and Wellsite ...

Bedrock

Sr. Drilling Engineer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

... Lead Well Testing Engineer in conducting the Drill Well on Paper (DWOP), Test Well on Paper (TWOP) exercises and support in conducting the Pre-Spud meetings. * Assist to conduct and participate in ...

Fourpoint Energy

Senior Drilling Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Organize and lead quarterly updates, pre‑spud meetings and other in‑field events. * Other ... This position may be filled as a Drilling Engineer or Senior Drilling Engineer, at Management ...

Ovintiv

Senior Drilling Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$160K - $240K/yr

Core Expectations Lead Ovintiv's environmental, health and safety programs by example in ... Partner closely with Drilling Managers, Drilling Engineers, Field Coordinators, and Wellsite ...

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Drilling Engineer

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Job description

Responsibilities
  • Lead and support a diverse portfolio of drilling projects, including exploratory drilling, solution-mining wells, geothermal wells, and disposal wells
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to develop well designs, drilling programs, and execution strategies
  • Manage the full project lifecycle from proposal development and project planning through execution
  • Maintain schedule and budget objectives
  • Lead drilling engineering and consulting efforts
  • Develop detailed well designs and comprehensive drilling programs
  • Prepare casing and tubular designs
  • Develop drilling fluid and mud systems
  • Develop cementing programs
  • Develop well testing and completion programs
  • Prepare and manage Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) documents, cost estimates, and budget approvals
  • Coordinate with drilling contractors, service providers, and project stakeholders
  • Provide project oversight for safe, efficient, and compliant field operations
  • Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement solutions
  • Collaborate with clients and internal technical teams to deliver practical, cost-effective engineering solutions
Requirements
  • Bachelor of science degree in petroleum, geological, or mining engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of drilling engineering experience
  • Strong technical background in well design and drilling program development and execution
  • Prior experience in AFE preparation, cost tracking, financial accountability, and procurement services
  • Strong client relationships and the ability to support business development efforts
  • Experience with completions engineering and design would be an asset
  • Professional license or the ability to achieve professional license
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to prioritize work demands to meet deadlines while exercising judgement and working independently
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed
  • Must be willing to travel 10% of the time
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in drilling engineering, well design, and project management, with a strong focus on developing comprehensive drilling programs and maintaining budget and schedule objectives. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver effective engineering solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Drilling Engineering
  • Well Design Development
  • AFE Preparation
  • Project Management
  • Client Relationship Management
Hard Skills
  • Drilling Program Development
  • Casing Design
  • Tubular Design
  • Drilling Fluid Systems
  • Cementing Programs
  • Well Testing
  • Completion Programs
  • Cost Estimation
  • Financial Accountability
  • Exploratory Drilling
Soft Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Judgment
  • Independence
  • Prioritization
  • Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Professional License
Industry Keywords
  • Drilling Projects
  • Exploratory Drilling
  • Geothermal Wells
  • Solution-Mining Wells
  • Disposal Wells
  • Project Lifecycle Management
  • Cost Tracking
  • Procurement Services
  • Field Operations
  • Risk Management
Tools & Technologies
  • Microsoft Office Suite
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