Senior Drilling Engineer

The Senior Drilling Engineer designs and implements drilling methods, selects appropriate drilling equipment, oversees third-party contractors, and monitors operations in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role identifies opportunities to improve drilling performance, lower costs, and deliver a quality wellbore during each phase of well construction. The Senior Drilling Engineer collaborates with other company disciplines on drilling engineering related issues to help the execution department meet Chord’s objectives.

This position is located in downtown Houston, TX, and reports to the Drilling Senior Director. A Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with experience. Essential Job Functions Work with geo-scientists and reservoir engineers to develop detailed objectives for all new drilling projects

Develop drilling cost estimates ranging from simple scoping estimates to probabilistic cost estimates

Review offset wells and identify risks and hazards, as well as best practices

Develop detailed well designs and perform casing stress calculations

Aid in the internal development of well plans for pad development with AC concerns

Evaluate design analysis for thoroughness and accuracy – For permitting and execution purposes

Write comprehensive drilling programs and contingency procedures

Provide technical support to field operations

Monitor drilling operations according to safety and quality control standards, environmental regulations, corporate policy and contract terms

Visit the drilling rig during critical operations

Lead pre-spuds and after-action reviews to identify best practices and lessons learned, and document these in a lessons learned database Prepare an End of Well report

Gather and organize information such as equipment specifications, government regulations, operating agreements, permit approvals, technical publications, guidelines and reports

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering5 years of oil and gas engineering experience

Currently in drilling engineer role Unconventional developments experience Must have working knowledge of government regulations and permitting requirements

Able to travel as needed

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Good communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company

Ability to meet deadlines

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualification Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering5 years of experience as a drilling engineer

Drilling experience in Bakken Spotfire reporting experience

Influencing, consulting and collaboration skillsEEO Statement:

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Summary

Location:

Houston, TX - Corporate Type:
Full time