Upstream
Position: Drilling Performance Engineer
Location: Thailand (Multi PSL Contract)
Overview:
We are seeking a solid, highly capable Drilling Performance Engineer to support a multi PSL contract with an international customer in Thailand. The role focuses on optimizing drilling performance, reducing NPT, and enhancing execution efficiency for extremely fast drilling operations (typically 5 day fast wells currently seeing NPT).
Responsibilities:
- Lead drilling performance optimization initiatives across multiple well phases.
- Identify root causes of NPT and suggest mitigation and improvement strategies.
- Provide deep technical support in drilling fluids, drill bits, BHA design, and overall well engineering.
- Support planning and operational execution for hot, high temperature (HT) wells in Thailand.
- Apply Landmark engineering tools (e.g., WellPlan, Compass, OpenWells) for modeling, analysis, and performance tracking.
- Work collaboratively with customer and internal service line teams to drive consistent performance improvements.
- Manage client interactions with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
Required Qualifications:
- Approximately 15 years of experience in drilling engineering, performance engineering, or well engineering.
- Proven track record as a solid drilling performance engineer with demonstrable results in reducing NPT and improving operational efficiency.
- Strong technical background in mud engineering, drilling systems, bit technology, and high-temperature well operations.
- Hands on experience with HT wells in Thailand or similar geothermal/HPHT environments.
- Proficiency in Landmark applications and other relevant engineering software.
- Ability to fit well into Thai working culture: confident, respectful, humble, and collaborative.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence without arrogance or confrontation.
Preferred Attributes:
- Previous experience working in Thailand or Southeast Asia.
- Experience supporting multi PSL or integrated service contracts.
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