Drilling Engineer
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-06-20
Listing for:
Hercules Offshore
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Oil & Gas, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Drilling Engineer will support Hercules Offshore Drilling & Completion (D&C) team. This position will manage directional planning databases and coordinate interfaces between engineering, operations, logistics, and subsurface teams.
Responsibilities- Specifically work with the D&C Well Delivery Team on the development phase I drilling campaign
- Ensure compliance with Company and Drilling & Completion policies, standards and approved procedures
- Manage wells directional planning database plus survey database
- Drafting and owning project Directional Surveying Policy
- Manage the interfaces between engineering, operations, logistics and subsurface during all phases of the well/project
- Liaison and management of daily interface between D&C and all stakeholders
- Support drilling engineering projects
- Work with the Well Delivery Team on Phase I drilling campaign
- Manage directional planning and survey databases (Compass)
- Draft and maintain the project’s Directional Surveying Policy
- Perform torque, drag, and hydraulics analysis using industry software for program optimization
- Assist in well planning, design, engineering, costing, and operational execution
- Prepare scopes of work for tenders, evaluate vendors, and draft award recommendations
- Ensure Well Barrier Schematics are current and valid
- Maintain campaign performance database (TvD curves, NPT records, KPIs)
- Coordinate After Action Reviews (AAR) and Lessons Learned database
- Engage and manage service companies to ensure safe and efficient delivery
- Participate in risk assessments, DWOP/CWOP, and pre-job planning meetings
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 6-8 years in drilling engineering with operators or service companies
- Experience in multi-well development projects with directional/horizontal wells
- Proficiency in Landmark tools (Wellplan, Stress Check, Compass) or equivalents
- Valid IWCF Level 4 certification preferred
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