Drilling Engineer
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, TX
Full Time
Mid Level
5+ years
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Coordinate onshore horizontal and remedial drilling operations for a privately held E&P operator. This role involves planning, execution, and ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling in compliance with standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop well designs, drilling programs, and cost estimates
- Prepare drilling procedures and AFE proposals
- Apply drilling best practices and identify improvement opportunities
- Support contractor selection, bid evaluation, and vendor negotiations
- Coordinate contractors to optimize efficiency and minimize time from spud to first production
- Maintain rig schedules, daily reports, and well records
- Prepare performance reviews and support permitting activities
- Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams
- Participate in field visits for rig inspections and pre-spud meetings
- Support HSE initiatives and maintain a safe work environment
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of drilling engineering experience with an E&P, focus on horizontal wells in U.S. shale basins
- Strong knowledge of directional drilling and well control
- Experience with unconventional assets (shale, tight gas)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of drilling engineering experience with an E&P, focusing on horizontal wells in U.S. shale basins
Nice to Have
- Prior rig experience
- Well control certification
Skills
Communication Skills
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Organizational skills
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Problem-solving skills
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Analytical Skills
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Directional drilling
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Well control
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* Required skills
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