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Sr. Drilling Engineer

Sable Offshore Corp
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Senior level
Leadership
10 years

Full Job Description

BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Senior Drilling Engineer is responsible for leading the design, planning, and execution of complex drilling operations across assigned assets. This role serves as a senior technical authority, ensuring wells are engineered and delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements while optimizing cost and performance.

The Senior Drilling Engineer provides technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, drives continuous improvement in drilling practices, and plays a key role in strategic planning, risk management, and operational execution. This position may also support completion and workover operations and is expected to maintain 24/7 availability during active drilling operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the design, planning, and execution of drilling programs, ensuring alignment with technical, operational, and economic objectives
Develop detailed well designs including casing, cementing, drilling fluids, hydraulics, and directional drilling strategies
Prepare and manage well cost estimates, AFEs, and detailed risk assessments; monitor and control costs throughout execution
Analyze offset well data and performance metrics to optimize drilling strategies and improve future well delivery
Provide real-time technical oversight and guidance during drilling operations to mitigate risks, reduce non-productive time (NPT), and enhance efficiency
Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex drilling challenges and operational decision-making
Lead pre-spud planning, execution readiness reviews, and post-well evaluations to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement
Ensure all drilling activities comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including permitting and reporting requirements
Interface with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders on drilling-related matters
Collaborate cross-functionally with Geoscience, Reservoir, Completions, Production, HSE, and Operations teams to align drilling plans with overall asset development strategy
Lead vendor selection processes, including technical evaluations, bid reviews, and contract negotiations
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior drilling engineers and field personnel.
Drive standardization, best practices, and innovation in drilling engineering workflows and technologies
Maintain oversight of drilling data integrity, reporting systems, and well documentation.
Participate in field operations, including site visits to onshore and offshore rigs, as required
Support completion and workover design and execution as needed.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
Well Control Certification (IADC or IWCF) required or strongly preferred
Minimum of 10+ years of progressive drilling engineering experience, including leadership of complex drilling operations
Demonstrated experience in both planning and execution phases of drilling programs
Strong experience with horizontal and directional drilling, wellbore stability, torque and drag, and hydraulics modeling
Proven ability to manage drilling performance, cost control, and operational risk
Prior field experience on drilling rigs required; offshore experience (platform, jack-up) strongly preferred
Proficient in industry software (e.g., WellView, Landmark, OpenWells, Drillbench, Compass)
Advanced data analysis skills, including strong proficiency in Excel and drilling analytics tools
In-depth knowledge of well control, casing design, cementing, and drilling fluid systems
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks including BSEE, EPA, and applicable federal and state agencies
Experience with federal offshore drilling permits and environmental compliance, particularly in California federal jurisdictions, preferred
Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring engineers and influencing cross-functional teams
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence
Must to travel to field locations as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires manual dexterity to handle documents and operate office equipment such as printers, shredders, and computers. Also required is performing repetitive motions and extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking for varying lengths of time. The position requires interacting and communicating professionally with others via speaking, hearing, and writing; learning new tasks, processes, and concepts; thinking to solve problems; concentrating on required tasks; distinguishing color and depth perception; and reading data, figures, electronic and hard copy documents.

Visual and manual dexterity are extremely important for this position. The incumbent will be subject to performing sedentary to light work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, or constantly lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, reaching overhead for items, stooping, bending, and twisting while working. Other physical activities include the ability to utilize fingers to feel and grasp objects or work devices as needed and manual dexterity in the use of the hands, seeing, talking, hearing, performing repetitive motions, and standing for long periods of time.

The position requires walking or traversing over and across uneven terrain, accessing areas outdoors and on or around equipment, over or around obstacles or structures such as pipes, low rails, and walls, stooping or bending to reach certain locations, climbing stairs or ladders, and exposure to outside weather conditions.

DISCLAIMER:

The position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. The essential duties, responsibilities, and physical requirements above describe those functions essential to this job's performance. The above description does not include all of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as management requests.

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