Drilling Engineer

Ormat•Reno, NV

About The Position

This position supports the planning and coordination of safe, efficient drilling and workover operations. It is a lifecycle well engineering role supporting drilling activities across the Concept Select, Define, and Delivery stages of Ormat’s Well Delivery Process, with occasional support for workover operations. The role assists in developing engineering design documentation and operational programs, supporting regulatory approvals, maintaining well data and reports, and contributing to cost tracking and budget updates. It supports real-time operations and troubleshooting, and contributes to capturing results and lessons learned while developing proficiency in engineering tools such as RimBase and building foundational well engineering capability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Basic understanding of drilling engineering fundamentals, such as well design, hydraulics, casing, and cementing, and willingness to develop technical capability.
Ability to identify issues and support problem-solving efforts with guidance from more experienced engineers.
Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with periods of high operational activity.
Willingness to communicate proactively, including direct verbal communication by phone or Teams to resolve issues quickly.
Proactive learning mindset and willingness to ask questions.
Ability to seek clarification and escalate concerns in a timely and effective manner.
Ability to identify risks and propose solutions with guidance.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document work clearly and share information across teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and willingness to learn drilling engineering tools and systems such as RimBase.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional weekend and holiday support.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable under ORMAT’s Safe Driving policy.
Ability to communicate effectively in English to safely and efficiently perform job duties.
Ability to navigate and work in remote field locations and outdoors in difficult weather conditions.
Ability to walk, hike, and work on steep, rough terrain for extended periods on occasion.
Ability to work in plant and drilling operating areas, including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat, and cold.
Ability to wear required protective equipment in accordance with safety procedures and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in drilling engineering or a related field.
Exposure to well planning, design, or field operations.
Exposure to industry software such as Landmark WellPlan or WellCAT.
Well Control certification (IWCF or IADC).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, geologists, reservoir engineers, drilling personnel, procurement, and permitting teams.
Assist in preparing well programs, procedures, and operational plans.
Support engineering analysis, including hydraulics, torque and drag, casing, and cementing, to help ensure safe and efficient operations.
Participate in pre-spud planning, risk identification, and contingency development.
Monitor drilling operations and support the tracking of performance, costs, and daily activities.
Track drilling costs, support invoice review, and maintain accurate cost reporting.
Support troubleshooting operational issues in coordination with field teams and service providers.
Contribute to post-well reviews by compiling data, identifying trends, and documenting lessons learned.
Maintain well files, reports, and data systems for accuracy and accessibility.
Use drilling software and tools, such as RimBase and dashboards, to support planning and reporting.
Support contract management activities, including tracking service-provider performance and delivery.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate results and recommendations clearly to team members and supervisors.
Build foundational understanding of drilling engineering principles and well delivery processes.
Develop and continue ownership of discrete tasks or well components.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.