Role & responsibilities

- Coordinating with the subsurface group to understand the subsurface requirements and drilling hazards before initiating the well design process.
- Coordinating with the completion and production groups to align the drilling schedule with the overall project delivery requirements.
- Reviewing the basis of well design and the supporting simulations (casing design, hydraulics, T&D;, etc.).
- Identifying and deploying current drilling technologies to mitigate or remedy foreseeable drilling problems.
- Overseeing the preparation of drilling program / montage as per the geological prognosis issued by the subsurface team.
- Coordinating with the service provider(s) to identify and mobilize equipment before the spud deadline.
- Overseeing the preparedness for the Kick-Off, Drilling Well On Paper (DWOP) and pre-spud meetings.
- Reviewing third-party inspections and associated certifications for drilling rigs, service company equipment and company-owned inventory.
- Coordinating with the company representatives (supervisors, engineers, logistics, etc.), service company representatives, and other stakeholders at the drilling rig site to ensure seamless drilling operations.
- Monitoring daily drilling operations and reviewing preparedness of integrated / bundled / discrete services for upcoming activities (bits, directional, drilling fluids, CTRS, cementing, DFTS,



waste management and other auxiliary services).
- Ensuring adherence to well engineering policies, company policies, HSE guidelines and industry standards (both local & international) while planning & coordinating drilling operations.
- Reviewing MOCs and dispensations before seeking management approval.
- Supervising young engineers, trainees and interns within the drilling team and regularly assessing their competencies.
- Participating in tendering activities for upcoming projects (pre-qualification, SOW preparation, technical evaluation, E&D; closure, etc.).
- Responding to JV queries and representing the company in selected external engagements.

Preferred candidate profile

- Education: A bachelors degree in Drilling or Petroleum Engineering.
- Experience: A minimum of 10 - 13 years of relevant experience.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in Landmark Suite of software is essential (minimum requirement - Wellcat, Wellplan and Compass).
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to interpret rig site data and make informed operational decisions as well as assess new drilling technologies prior to deployment.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

📌 Drilling Engineer (India)
🏢 Sofomation Energy
📍 India