Senior Drilling Engineer
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South Africa, Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Engineering and Project Management
- Permanent
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They are seeking a seasoned and visionary Senior Drilling Engineer to join their drilling team and play a pivotal role in the Real-Time Operations Center. This role demands a highly experienced professional with 20 years in offshore drilling engineering, including deepwater (floaters) and shallow water (jackup) operations, as well as high-pressure/high-temperature (HPHT) wells.
Key Responsibilities:
- The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in both exploratory and development well projects, having worked with multiple International Oil Companies (IOCs) and National Oil Companies (NOCs) on world-class fields, preferably within mega projects or deepwater developments.
- Spearhead the development and management of the Drilling Engineering KPI dashboard.
- Monitor real-time drilling performance, analyze trends, and provide actionable insights to operations teams.
- Review and validate Operators’ drilling programs, ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory standards.
- Attend DWOP (Drilling Well on Paper) sessions and provide technical assistance during Well Delivery Process (WDP).
- Apply advanced engineering principles to push the boundaries of well design and execution (Beyond the Limit” engineering).
- Oversee and support the full well delivery process: Identify, Assess, Select, Define, Execute, and Decommission.
- Ensure technical integrity and operational excellence across all phases of well planning and execution.
- Assess and prepare MOC from Standards.
- Leverage experience in rig automation to enhance operational safety and efficiency.
- Integrate cutting-edge technologies and software tools into daily workflows.
Qualifications and Skills Requirements:
- Master of Science in Engineering (5-year program), preferably in Mining, Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering.
- 20+ years as a Planning and Operations Drilling Engineer.
- Extensive offshore experience: floaters/deepwater and jackup/shallow water.
- Proven expertise in HPHT wells, exploratory and development projects.
- Exposure to at least 3–4 IOCs/NOCs in world-class fields.
- English Language skills required.
To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Xipene Mondlane at xipene.mondlane@trssa.com / za.trsadd@trssa.com or apply via the link below.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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