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Gulf Energy
Senior Drilling Engineer
Nairobi • Kenya
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Description
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 systemsStart hiring with Fuzu
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