Drilling Engineer

JM Recruiting•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves coordinating the drilling of onshore horizontal oil and gas wells and/or remedial drilling work using contract drilling crews, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards. The Drilling Engineer will work under general supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Well control certified a plus.

Nice To Haves

5-12 years of drilling engineering experience with an active E&P company with focus on horizontal development programs.
Preferred shale basin experience in the Eagle Ford, Haynesville, Utica and/or Marcellus basins.
6+ months experience on the drilling rig.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with cross-functional teams to provide detailed and documented well engineering designs and cost estimates.
Prepares AFE proposals and procedures for drilling operations.
Identifies and coordinates use of drilling best practices as applicable.
Works with Drilling Manager and others to negotiate vendor pricing for capital drilling program – requires obtaining and analyzing contractor bids and vetting vendor’s operational and safety performance.
Requires the coordination of many contractors – this must be optimized to maximize capital efficiency and to minimize time between well spud and date of first production.
Well-developed appreciation for SIMOPS within active operating fields with company operations and activity of other operators
Maintains drilling rig schedules.
Reviews and maintains detailed daily reports and well records.
Prepares quarterly well reviews for drilling activity and contractors.
Coordinate with office staff to obtain required permits.
Provides input into setting drilling objectives, identifying critical issues and introducing new concepts in drilling operations.
Identifies, recommends and implements new technologies and alternatives within business processes.
Exercises sound judgment in planning, organizing and conducting work assignments.
Provides assistance, advice and solutions to co-workers on drilling related issues.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.
Supports HSE in maintaining a safe work environment.
Periodic trips to the field for rig inspections, pre-spud meetings and contractor meetings.
Perform other related duties and/or special projects as required.