Drilling Engineer

Position : Drilling Engineer

Industry : Oil & Gas

Location : Office, KL

Job Description:

• Plan, design, and support the execution of drilling operations to ensure wells are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget.
• Develop well designs, drilling programs, operational procedures, and engineering documentation in accordance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and expenditure forecasts while monitoring project costs and identifying opportunities for cost optimization.
• Coordinate and schedule drilling activities to ensure timely execution while maintaining operational integrity and HSE compliance.
• Provide technical engineering support throughout drilling operations, including troubleshooting, risk assessment, and operational decision-making.
• Monitor drilling performance, analyze operational data and non-productive time (NPT), and implement recommendations to improve drilling efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Develop and review technical specifications, scopes of work, and procurement documentation for drilling equipment, materials, and services.
• Coordinate rig inspections, equipment acceptance, and quality assurance activities to ensure drilling equipment and services meet operational and safety requirements.
• Conduct engineering studies, capture lessons learned, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance drilling performance and operational reliability.
• Prepare end-of-well reports, technical documentation, and post-operation reviews to support knowledge sharing and future drilling campaigns.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and service providers to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualification/Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Drilling Engineer in the oil and gas industry.
• Deepwater drilling experience (minimum 5 years) is preferred.
• Valid OPITO BOSIET certification.
• Strong knowledge of drilling engineering, well planning, well design, well construction, and drilling optimization.
• Proficiency in industry-standard drilling engineering and well planning software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE standards, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process