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Senior Drilling Engineer

Gulf Energy

full time Nairobi Posted 1 day ago

Lead planning and optimization of onshore drilling campaigns to deliver safe, efficient, andcost‑effective well construction while meeting technical, schedule and regulatoryrequirements** Qualifications**▪ Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.**▪ 10+ years’ drilling engineering experience on onshore operations (or equivalent combination of experience and education); experience in planning role preferred. ▪ Professional certification or registration (preferred where applicable).

Technical Skills & Knowledge**

▪ Strong knowledge of drilling engineering: well design, casing/cementing programs, hydraulics, torque & drag, hole cleaning, well control, directional drilling and BHA design. ▪ Proficiency with industry tools/software: well planning and simulation (e.g., Landmark Drillbench/WellPlan, Compass, WellCat, Drillbench, OpenWells), directional planning (e.g., Landmark, Schlumberger), basic use of MS Project/Primavera for scheduling and Excel for cost/sensitivity analyses. ▪ Understanding of onshore rig types, drilling contracts, logistics, permits, and land access issues. ▪ Competence in risk assessment methodologies and HSE management systems