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Lead Drilling Engineer (Remote)

Centurion, Tshwane🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-27

Core

Overseeing the planning, execution, and optimization of drilling operations for upstream oil and gas projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Role type

Senior Lead Drilling Engineer

Builds

Drilling plans, programs, and operational oversight for upstream oil and gas wells

Domain

Oil and Gas (Upstream)

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Drilling techniques, rig operations, well control, directional drilling, remote team management, project management, equipment procurement, performance metrics analysis, safety compliance

Preferred skills

Leadership, decision-making, international collaboration

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive drilling plans and programs; oversee selection and procurement of drilling equipment, services, and personnel; manage drilling operations and provide technical supervision and troubleshooting; implement and monitor drilling performance metrics; ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations; collaborate with reservoir, completions, and production engineers to optimize wellbore placement.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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