Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development and execution of Drilling and Wells strategies in alignment with corporate objectives. Engineer and design high-performance, cost-effective wells using the latest technologies and best industry practices.  Support planning, programming, and execution of drilling, completion, and workover operations ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards. Provide technical assurance and peer review of well programs, ensuring designs meet operational, safety, and environmental standards. Participate in feasibility and technical studies, supporting problem-solving and optimization of drilling performance. Monitor operational performance against work programs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Engage with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure technical quality, commercial value, and alignment with Company expectations. Champion the use of innovative technologies, digital tools, and new engineering approaches to improve well delivery performance. Contribute to capability building through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching of less experienced engineers and team members. Promote operational readiness, risk management, and continuous improvement in all well engineering activities. Drive a high-performance and safety-driven culture throughout the Engineering organization. Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure smooth execution of well operations. Promote Client’s core values — Excellence, Professionalism, Sustainability, Integrity, and Entrepreneurial Spirit — in all aspects of team leadership and operations.

Required Skills and Competencies:

Proven expertise in well design, drilling engineering, and operations across a range of environments and geographies. A variety of environments and geographies is preferred. Strong practical knowledge and application of the latest drilling and completion technologies. Strong strategic thinking, planning, and decision-making abilities. Ability to integrate engineering, operations, and business priorities  in a fast-paced, performance-driven setting. Excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills. Deep understanding of upstream operations, including well delivery, field development, and project execution. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and motivate cross-functional teams. Proactive, hands-on approach suited to a lean, flat organization.  High commitment to HSE standards, operational excellence, regulatory compliance and continuous learning. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, both internal and external. Ability to mentor and coach peers and junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. High level of professional ethics, integrity, and accountability.

Required experience and qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Drilling, Petroleum Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 15 years of Leadership experience in Wells, Drilling, and Completions, with a focus on onshore drilling and wells operations. Proven experience managing both development and production drilling in complex environments. Global experience working across multiple geographies and diverse operational settings is a plus. Track record in delivering both conventional and unconventional wells, onshore and in complex environments. Experience with new technologies, digital tools, and innovative well engineering solutions. Strong track record in cost control, budgeting, and operational planning. Previous experience with major international and independent operators or service companies. Sound understanding of HSE systems, well integrity management, and digital transformation in drilling operations. Experience working across multicultural teams and geographies is a plus.