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Senior Drilling Engineer
฿104000 - ฿130878 Y
NES Fircroft (Thailand) Ltd.
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Role and Responsibilities:
- Review the previous drilling practice and performance including the well design & constructions, operations, bit (ROP) performance and recommend improvement.
- Review the pressure and temperature profile of the given field operations to develop the well design and construction, casing and mud-weight.
- Liaising with specialist contractors and suppliers, such as cement companies or suppliers of drilling fluids
- Work closely with Geologist/Geophysicist/Petroleum Engineer, other professionals and service provider during the planning stage to ensure the well design and trajectory are within the drillable limit, achievable and drilling process is safe and efficient
- Review and influence development of detailed procedures for drilling and completions to aid in performance and cost efficiency with ability to work in a wide range of pressures and depths
- Develop drilling programs for assigned projects in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Prepare cost estimates for drilling operations and submit to management for approval
- Review and monitor AFE vs Field Estimated vs Actual drilling costs to identify areas of needed improvement or understanding
- Supervise the daily drilling operations whether in the office and/or at site during the drilling of wells and monitor progress against the approved program
- Adjust the drilling program as necessary to achieve objectives within the approved budget
- Ensure that all reporting is factually and complete. Keep accurate records of all drilling operations, including costs, footage drilled, etc.
- Monitor and maintain equipment and supplies needed for drilling operations
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed during drilling operations
- Investigate and resolve any problems that arise during drilling operations
- Prepare reports on drilling operations for management and stakeholder and attend meetings with clients and other stakeholders as required
- Participate in field reviews, drilling performance assessments and optimization studies
- Perform other duties as required
- Inspecting equipment to ensure it meets safety standards and is in good condition
- Calculating the volume of rock being removed from the borehole to ensure that it matches up with the volume being removed from the surface
- Monitoring the drilling process to ensure that it meets industry standards and regulations
- Supervising and managing the drilling crew onsite, including overseeing the operation of the rig and machinery used in drilling operations
- Preparing reports regarding the drilling process including records of depth of penetration, materials encountered, and any problems encountered during drilling
- Working with geologists and geophysicists to develop drilling plans that meet the needs of the company for new wells or for recompleting existing wells
- Ensuring that drilling operations are conducted safely and efficiently by managing the drilling crew, ordering equipment repairs as needed, and making sure that all safety protocols are followed
- Providing technical advice and support to other members of the drilling team including engineers and geologists
- Adhering to environmental protection standards, in some cases through direct discussion with local governments to ensure compliance with legislative requirements. Supervising mudlogging, and wireline services personnel and monitoring quality control in relation to these services;
- Keeping detailed records, writing reports, completing daily, weekly and post-well reporting logs and sending these to appropriate departments.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of MWD (measuring while drilling) tools, such as gamma and resistivity, as geosteering becomes increasingly important.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
- 10–15 years of experience in onshore drilling operations, with strong exposure to logistics and rig management.
- Proven track record in planning and executing drilling programs safely and efficiently.
- Strong understanding of well design, drilling fluids, casing design, and directional drilling.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and HSE standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills under operational pressure.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
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Senior Drilling Engineer
฿1500000 - ฿2500000 Y
Airswift
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Senior Drilling Engineer
- 12-24 month contract (potential opportunity to convert to a permanent position)
- Excellent salary available
- Based in Bangkok
Experienced Drilling Engineer required by highly successful business operating in the Energy sector offering excellent package and a long term position for the right candidate
The role:
- Design and optimize drilling programs for vertical, directional, and horizontal onshore wells.
- Prepare well proposals, AFEs, and detailed engineering documentation.
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues during drilling operations.
- Collaborate with other departments effectively, including: geoscience, reservoir, and production teams
- Oversee contractors and vendors
- Monitor drilling activity, including: daily progress, control costs, and reduce non-productive time (NPT).
- Work within Thai petroleum regulations, HSE standards, and company policies.
Requirements:
- Degree qualified (Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar)
- 10+ years experience in drilling engineering, ideally including planning and executing onshore wells
- Demonstrated expertise in well design, cost reduction strategies, and enhancing drilling performance
- Solid understanding of Thai petroleum regulations, relevant authorities, and local operational environments
- Skilled in using industry-standard drilling software such as Landmark, WellPlan, Compass, and StressCheck
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Supervisor, Drilling Operations
฿120000 - ฿240000 Y
PTT Exploration and Production
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PTTEP Services Limited
Job PurposeSupervisor, Drilling Operations is responsible for supervising on-site drilling, completion, testing and workover operations to ensure safe, efficient and cost effective working environment. The jobholder also ensures well operations are safely conducted as per the Drilling Program and in compliance with company's SSHE and Well Management System requirements
Key Accountabilities- Supervise and provide daily instructions to drilling rig and third-party service contractors in compliance with company's SSHE and Well Management System requirements.
- Ensure service company personnel are aware of their duties and that all required personnel, materials and equipment at the rig are checked for readiness.
- Ensure all applicable regulations are adhered to by all parties.
- Maintain constant awareness of well bore conditions and operating constraints.
- Initiate changes to the pre-agreed well operation program as and when required, to protect personnel, environment, equipment and the well.
- Ensure all rig personnel are competent with equipment usage.
- Audit the work performed by the drilling contractor and third-party service contractors to ensure they comply with terms of contracts and agreements.
- Ensure that all cost control and material control reports are completed as required by company's standards and the regulatory bodies.
- Manage SSHE on the drilling rig. Conduct routine SSHE inspection. Report any incidents/injuries as per Company's Incident Management Standard.
- Perform immediate actions according to the emergency procedures in emergency situation.
- Ensure all equipment are delivered to the rig on schedule.
- Optimize vessel movement and utilization.
- Communicate and report drilling activities, problems and anomalies to Drilling Operations Superintendent.
- Update and improve drilling procedures / instructions.
- Manage emergency situation and ensure minimum losses to lives, properties and productivity.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Minimum 5-year experience in offshore well operations with minimum 3-year experience in on-site drilling supervision or have work experiences equivalent in supervisory role
- Experience in drilling operations and Offline Activities (OAC) in Gulf of Thailand.
- Experience in exploration, appraisal and development well operations.
- Exposure to completion and workover
- People management, leadership and communication skills
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