Job Objective:
Provide drilling engineering functions ensuring application of sound engineering principles and an understanding of latest technology while complying with all applicable State & Federal Oil & Gas Regulations. Develop drilling projects in conjunction with asset teams that are lowest cost possible that will recover intended reserves.
Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Develop well designs & accurate cost estimates from Asset Team well requirements.
• Coordinate and direct various Hilcorp support teams to plan, permit, and execute drilling projects.
• Conduct thorough offset well reviews, generate PPFG models when appropriate.
• Prepare and lead pre-spud meetings for drilling projects.
• Interface with contractors and regulatory agencies throughout all stages of drilling operations.
• Assesses the drilling, financial and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) risks involved in company's drilling operations.
• Develop detailed engineering drilling program for each drill well.
• Track performance and provide regular drilling project updates to management and asset team personnel.
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize drilling performance.
• Travel to well site and meet with contract drilling foreman and other contractor personnel.
• Audit quality & completeness of required well reports.
• Provide rig site technical support during critical / non-standard operations.
• Evaluate and select Contractors to provide best-fit services and materials for drilling operations.
• Monitor Contractor cost & performance with goal to provide most cost-efficient operation. Ensure all contractor billing in line with estimates provided before the job.
• Ensure drilling operations comply with all applicable State & Federal regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to the company's values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.
• Support company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years minimum drilling and workover engineering experience in oil and gas exploration and development operations.
• Ability to accurately solve problems and exceptional proficiency in data management.
• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Self-starter with proven leadership skills, team player, and comfortable working under pressure.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Working knowledge of daily drilling rig operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate technical information into clear & concise steps in a Well Program.
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in the use and application of the following software is required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Previous experience with daily report software such as WellView, WellEz or DIMS is preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in engineering, or closely related field.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• None.