Drilling Engineer

Petro-Hunt, LLC•Dallas, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Petro-Hunt, L.L.C., a Dallas, Texas mid-sized independent oil and gas exploration company, is seeking a Drilling Engineer for its Uptown Dallas office. Petro-Hunt, L.L.C. is a privately held independent oil and gas company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Owned and operated by the William Herbert Hunt family, Petro-Hunt and its affiliates are actively engage in various industries with a primary focus in the oil and gas industry. Our company traces its roots to the 1920s, when the legendary H.L. Hunt entered the oil and gas business in El Dorado, Arkansas, and later played an active role in developing the East Texas Oil Field from the drill test of the Daisy Bradford #3. Today, Petro-Hunt is a Top 10 Private Liquids Producer in the U.S. with operations in six states. We are more than just an oil and gas company -- Petro-Hunt actively purchases minerals and royalties, owns and operates a gas processing facility, is part owner of an oil refinery, actively invests in real estate development, and operates a private equity alternative investment division.

Requirements

The minimum educational requirement is a B.S. in Engineering with a preference for Petroleum Engineering.
Applicant should have a minimum of 2 years of upstream related experience, with preference given to drilling related field experience and or previous drilling engineer roles.
Must have strong computer skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally to both the field level and upper management.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the well construction and execution of horizontal wells in the Haynesville Shale, Permian, and/or Williston Basin would be a plus.
Experience in multiple facets of the drilling process (directional drilling, cementing, rig operations, float equipment, etc) would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the safe planning and execution of a well’s drilling phase through participating in risk assessments and implementing key outcomes.
Review drilling techniques and procedures to ensure they demonstrate the Company’s commitment to a safe work environment.
Ensure drilling programs and all supporting documents (including directional plans, wellbore diagrams, and necessary permits) are accurately prepared and delivered on time for multiple rigs.
Work cooperatively with various resource teams both internally and externally with key vendors.
Review daily drilling reports and identify any areas of concern or opportunities for improvement. Work along side other departments such as completions or production to convey lessons learned in the area while drilling.
Organize and lead bid processes for services and equipment. Ensure proper analysis is complete prior to recommending vendor for award of the scope of work.
Perform post-drilling analyses and present key findings quarterly.
Liaise with Drilling Superintendents to monitor daily drilling operations and perform contractor safety, quality assurance, and quality control reviews on site.
Review and approve various steps through drilling process including; bottom hole assembly (BHA) designs, cementing volumes, casing depths, as well as many other decision points.
Be reasonably available after work hours to assist with emergencies if they arise at the rig site.
Ensure the drilling rig schedule allows for a proper planning timeline and takes all permitting issues into consideration.
Participate in the drillsite and access road design process.
Review and approve invoices with guidance from Drilling Manager
Provide supporting documents to Regulatory for any necessary permit applications.
Research outside operations and perform competitor studies for best practices. Network and maintain appropriate contacts within the industry.