Drilling Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Contract Drilling Engineer to support drilling operations in Alaska. The ideal candidate will have prior operator-side experience and be capable of independently developing and executing detailed well plans.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience working for an operator.
• Ability to write and execute comprehensive well plans.
• Strong background in drilling engineering, including permitting, well design, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) or Extreme Reach Drilling is required.
• Natural gas drilling experience is preferred but not required.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site in Alaska.

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