Sr Drilling Engineer

Devon Energy
Oklahoma City
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Energy & Utilities OperationsExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Stakeholder relationships","Oral communication","Written communication","Results oriented","Active learning"]

Plan, design, and document complex well drilling programs while administering drilling and service contracts. Troubleshoot drilling technical issues, implement solutions to optimize performance and mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Prepare estimated drilling well costs and AFE generation, contribute to continuous improvement, and share technical knowledge. Supervise drilling personnel on site and mentor junior engineers and drilling staff, including supporting technology and process adoption.

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Devon Energy
Devon Energy
1 month ago

Sr Drilling Engineer

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Job Summary

Plan, design, and document complex well drilling programs while administering drilling and service contracts. Troubleshoot drilling technical issues, implement solutions to optimize performance and mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Prepare estimated drilling well costs and AFE generation, contribute to continuous improvement, and share technical knowledge. Supervise drilling personnel on site and mentor junior engineers and drilling staff, including supporting technology and process adoption.
Location: Oklahoma City
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Energy & Utilities Operations
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Plan, design, and document complex well drilling programs and develop precise well designs.
  • •Administer drilling and service contracts, plan drilling operations, and supervise drilling personnel on site.
  • •Troubleshoot technical drilling issues and implement solutions to optimize performance and mitigate risk.
  • •Prepare estimated drilling well costs and AFE generation for exploratory, developmental, and remedial drilling activities.
  • •Contribute to continuous improvement, safety culture, and EHS compliance; mentor junior engineers and drilling personnel and support knowledge sharing.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical) or a related discipline, or commensurate work experience.
  • •5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in design and execution of horizontal wells or drilling operations.
  • •Experience performing drilling engineering work to develop well designs for drilling activities.
  • •Well control knowledge and ability to support safe, efficient, cost-effective well completion.
  • •Ability to mentor and provide technical assistance to drilling operations staff and junior engineers.
Experience:5+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical) or related discipline
Skills:Stakeholder relationshipsOral communicationWritten communicationResults orientedActive learning
Certifications:Well Control Certification

Company Brief

Devon Energy
Independent energy company focused on the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Operates major assets across U.S. shale basins and emphasizes capital-efficient production and shareholder returns.
Industry: Oil & Gas
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Oklahoma City, United States
Founded: 1971
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