Drilling Engineer Iii

Position Summary

The Drilling Engineer handles assignments of a broad scope and moderate difficulty. Responsible for the conceptual well design and efforts to ensure that wells are designed and delivered to meet the agreed business objectives with regards to operational risks, drilling optimization, safety and cost effectiveness. May mentor less experienced engineers on fundamentals and supervising technical work is a large portion of this role. This role includes leadership positions on team and projects.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

 Plan and design the well, monitor actual drilling phase of the well with an emphasis on cost and

efficiency tracking and provide engineered solutions to real time problems as needed

 Develop and design drilling programs, including casing, drill string/BHA, mud, cement, bit,

directional components

 Perform well review with Drill Site Manager and Drilling Superintendent for process

optimization and continuous improvement

 Prepare and document detailed drilling prognosis

 Effectively communicate with well supervisors on multiple rigs

 Prepare, submit and track AFE’s for drilling, ensuring daily reports are submitted accurately and

on time

 Verify invoices prior to approval in Wellview to ensure accuracy

 Verify that estimates reflect current cost scenarios (rig rates, permits, location, insurance, title,

etc.)

 Develop and evaluate new methods for saving time and costs related to drilling programs

 Conduct post well analysis to determine areas for improvement Must collaborate with asset team

members, completions, operations, land department, accounting, service companies, rig contractors, state and regulatory agencies

 Promote and ensure exemplary HSE practices

 Assist with training and development of entry level engineers and technical support personnel

 On call support, including nights and weekends may be required for field locations

 Conduct business with the highest ethical standards; demonstrate decision-making skills that

ensure the safety of all persons associated with SM facilities  Other duties as assigned

Computer/Software Applications

Proficient level of skill in Microsoft Office. Experience with Wellview, Spotfire, Power BI, and other commonly used industry software. Technical skills that allow easy adaptation to company specific software and other necessary related applications. (Landmark - Compass, Stress Check, Torque & Drag).

Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills

Experience in Drilling operations, planning and operational implementation. Competent ability to drill horizontal wells. Ability to identify and produce strategic economic recommendations/results. Technical knowledge and operations experience in horizontal well Drilling Engineering. Technical knowledge and operational experience with mud motors and directional tools in horizontal wells. Identifies technology needs and opportunities to reduce cost and increase efficiencies.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering required; Bachelor's Petroleum Engineering preferred

Typical Experience

Minimum of 6 years of applicable experience