Senior Drilling Engineer

Role Summary

Join our team in Bakersfield, CA, for a full-time opportunity as a Senior Drilling Engineer, with California experience. This pivotal role focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and efficient wells by providing engineering design, operational planning, and real-time technical support. Collaborating closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, the engineer will develop well programs, troubleshoot operational challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in drilling engineering
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with proven ability to adapt to operational challenges
• Solid knowledge of drilling standards and processes, well control principles, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in drilling engineering software and data analysis tools
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client-facing skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, or related field) is required
• Desirable certifications: IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification, Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Relevant OSHA or HSE training

Scope of Work

• Planning & Design – Develop well plans, casing design, mud programs, and risk assessments
• Execution Support – Provide real-time technical input to rig teams, ensuring safe and efficient operations
• Optimization – Monitor performance, benchmark results, and apply lessons learned for continuous improvement
• Compliance – Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, industry best practices, and client requirements
• Collaboration – Partner with geoscience, completions, production, and contractor teams to deliver integrated well solutions