Drilling Engineer - Midland, TX
About The Position
As an experienced Drilling Engineer at ConocoPhillips, you’ll play a critical role in designing and executing safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling programs across our unconventional assets. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll lead well planning and operations from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with project objectives and regulatory requirements. This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced engineering principles, collaborate across functions, and contribute to continuous improvement in drilling performance. Your work will directly impact well delivery, operational integrity, and environmental stewardship. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Whether your experience is in field operations, engineering design, or project management, your technical expertise and collaborative mindset will be valued here.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical) or foreign equivalent.
- 7 or more years’ experience in drilling engineering or operations.
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodations) to travel 10–20% annually.
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to be on call outside of standard working hours.
Nice To Haves
- 3 or more years’ experience working directly for an oil and gas operating company.
- 3 or more years’ experience as a drilling engineer for an oil and gas operator.
- Experience in unconventional reservoir plays (e.g., Permian, Eagle Ford, Bakken).
- Proficiency in drilling software (e.g., WellView, Landmark).
- Strong project management and performance optimization skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor others and work within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Commitment to ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Values and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead well planning and execution by developing detailed drilling programs that align with safety, cost, and performance objectives.
- Ensure regulatory compliance by preparing and submitting all required permits and maintaining adherence to federal, state, and company standards.
- Support field operations by providing daily engineering guidance to onsite personnel and troubleshooting operational challenges.
- Optimize drilling performance by analyzing drilling data to improve safety, efficiency, and operational outcomes.
- Develop and track performance metrics by setting goals, monitoring progress, and implementing improvements to support continuous improvement.
- Drive cost and schedule accuracy by collaborating with asset, planning, and finance teams to develop estimates and track accruals.
- Evaluate and standardize processes by incorporating lessons learned and proven practices from past operations.
- Conduct internal and external benchmarking studies to identify and apply best engineering and operational practices.
- Strengthen vendor relationships by evaluating bids and ensuring alignment with operational needs.
- Champion knowledge sharing by engaging with internal subject matter experts, participating in technical networks, and contributing to industry societies.
- Mentor and collaborate within a one‑team environment to support technical development.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
- Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
- Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
- Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
- Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
