Qualification:

• Reputed Engineering Institue /  Geosciences degree 

Skills:

• Ability to design and plan Onshore vertical and deviated wells.
• Hands-on experience of working at Onshore Drilling Rigs.
• Congnizant with Well control techniques and procedures.
• Fimiliar with casing design and well planning software.
• Ability to work and deliver in a challenging enviroment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Manager of Drilling.
• Maintain full awareness of departmental goals and company structure/strategy.
• Supervise and manage well planning, well engineering, procurement, logistics, and execution phases of drilling and workover programs.
• Actively participate in and oversee casing design, mud system design, bottom hole assembly design, drilling programs, and bit selection criteria for wells.
• Prepare well prognoses and estimated drilling time breakdowns, and perform well engineering calculations.
• Finalize well economics and authorization for expenditure (AFE).
• Monitor daily drilling operations costs against the planned budget. Explore and suggest method for optimization.
• Coordinate effectively with service providers and contractors to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage resources, personnel, and inventory with sufficient lead time to meet skill and equipment needs as required.
• Ensure timely preparation of end-of-well reports, action review reports, and other drilling-related documentation.
• Verify daily drilling operation invoices from service companies promptly.
• Liaise with equipment and service providers to ensure all equipment and rental tools are delivered to the rig site as per the required schedule.
• Monitor the technical performance of service contractors against agreed performance indicators.
• Proficient in and work with drilling software such as Landmark EDM, Open Wells, Casing Seat, and Stress Check.
• Review planning and operations of Joint Venture (JV) wells.
• Actively participate in workshops, Technical Committee Meetings (TCMs), and other JV meetings.
• Follow all operational instructions/tasks from the Manager of Drilling.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of Drilling Engineers, ensuring they are adequately trained and experienced for assigned tasks.
• Oversee all activities under control in compliance with the company’s health, safety, environment, and security policies.
• Prepare and deliver presentations or lectures to students and industry professionals on Drilling-related topics.