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Drilling engineer @ Assetcare Services

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Job Description

    A drilling engineer is responsible for the technical and financial aspects of drilling wells for oil and gas extraction. They oversee the entire drilling process, from well planning and design to execution, testing, and potentially abandonment, while ensuring safety, minimizing costs, and adhering to regulations. This involves working with various teams, including drilling contractors, service providers, and geologists, to achieve efficient and cost-effective drilling operations.    Key Responsibilities of a Drilling Engineer:
      • Well Planning and Design: This includes selecting well locations, designing drilling paths, and developing drilling programs.   
    • Operations Management: Supervising drilling operations on land or offshore platforms, ensuring adherence to plans, and addressing any issues that arise.   
    • Cost Control: Developing and managing well cost estimates, monitoring daily drilling expenses, and identifying cost-saving measures.   
    • Safety and Risk Management: Ensuring safety regulations are followed, identifying and mitigating potential risks, and developing safety protocols.   
    • Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with other engineers, geologists, drilling contractors, and service providers to ensure smooth and effective drilling operations.   
    • Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyzing drilling data to optimize performance, generate reports, and document progress.   
    • Contractor Management: Managing relationships with drilling contractors, service providers, and other vendors to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.   
    Additional Responsibilities:
    • Developing and implementing drilling programs and rig work instructions.
    • Ensuring equipment readiness and support mobilization to rig sites.
    • Providing operational support during well construction.
    • Identifying cost efficiency improvements and implementing them.
    • Coaching and mentoring less experienced engineers.
    • Participating in safety meetings and risk assessments.
    • Ensuring compliance with international, environmental, and health and safety regulations.   
    In essence, a drilling engineer is a leader who ensures that drilling projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget, while also contributing to the overall success of oil and gas extraction operations. 

Employement Category:

Employement Type: Full time
Industry: Oil & Gas / Petroleum
Role Category: Back Office Operations
Functional Area: Not Specified
Role/Responsibilies: Drilling engineer

Contact Details:

Company: Assetcare Services
Location(s): Bengaluru

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