Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Drilling Engineer to support the planning, design, execution, and optimization of drilling operations in Mexico. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective well delivery while maintaining compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop drilling programs, procedures, and operational plans.
- Design well trajectories, casing programs, cementing programs, and drilling fluid requirements.
- Monitor drilling operations and provide technical support to field personnel.
- Analyze drilling performance and identify optimization opportunities.
- Prepare cost estimates (AFE) and monitor drilling expenditures.
- Coordinate activities with geology, reservoir, completions, HSE, and operations teams.
- Manage drilling contractors and service providers to ensure operational excellence.
- Participate in risk assessments and mitigation planning.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
- Prepare technical reports and operational documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
- 5+ years of drilling engineering experience.
- Experience in onshore and/or offshore drilling operations.
- Strong knowledge of well design, drilling fluids, cementing, directional drilling, and well control principles.
- Familiarity with drilling software and engineering applications.
- Advanced English communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with international operators.
- IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification.
- Deepwater or HPHT experience is highly desirable.
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