Drilling Engineer
Publish Date
Closing Date
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Reference#. |
N/A |
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Announcement Date |
25/09/1404 |
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Closing Date |
06/10/1404 |
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No of Vacancies: |
( 3) |
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Job Title: |
Drilling Engineer |
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Grade |
B |
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Contract Type: |
NTA |
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Contract Duration: |
One year |
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Probation Period: |
3 Months |
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Salary Range: |
As per NTA salary scale |
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Work Type: |
Full Time |
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Reporting Line: |
Directorate of Amu Darya Oil Basin Project |
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Extension Possibility: |
Yes |
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Nationality: |
Afghan |
Job Summary:
To provide technical expertise in planning, designing, and supervising drilling operations for oil and gas wells. The Drilling Engineer ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling practices, optimizes well performance, and supports complex operational challenges using industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed drilling programs including trajectory, BHA design, casing design, mud logging program, cementing schedule, and required services.
- Perform well engineering calculations such as hydraulics, torque & drag, geotechnical analysis, and wellbore stability.
- Conduct risk assessments, identify drilling hazards, and prepare mitigation plans.
- Evaluate offset well data to improve design accuracy and performance.
- Provide specialized technical support to field drilling supervisors during 24/7 operations.
- Monitor real-time drilling parameters and proactively recommend adjustments to optimize performance.
- Troubleshoot complex drilling issues such as:
- Well kicks
- Lost circulation
- Stuck pipe incidents
- BHA failures
- Hole cleaning problems
- Ensure proper implementation of well control procedures in compliance with IWCF / IADC standards.
- Ensure all drilling operations comply with HSE standards, API/ISO regulations, and company policies.
- Oversee quality control of casing and cementing operations, pressure tests, BOP tests, and well integrity verifications.
- Prepare cost estimates, AFE, and track expenditures against the approved budget.
- Identify opportunities to reduce drilling time (NPT minimization) through improved practices and technology.
- Evaluate performance of service companies and drilling contractors.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and end-of-well engineering reports.
- Maintain updated well files, lessons learned, and performance benchmarking data.
- Participate in post-well reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Master/Bachelor degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related field.
- 5–7 years of hands-on drilling engineering experience (onshore/offshore).
- Valid IWCF or IADC Well Control Certificate (Supervisor Level preferred).
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Well planning/design software: Pipesim, DrillPlan, CorePlan, Drillsoft HDX, Petrel, OpenLab.
- Drilling fluids and hydraulics
- Geomechanics and wellbore stability
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work under high-pressure operational environments
- Leadership in technical decision-making
- High level of safety awareness and discipline
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Reduction of Non-Productive Time (NPT)
- Cost performance vs. AFE
- Operational safety and compliance (Zero LTI)
- Accuracy and quality of drilling engineering deliverables
- Effectiveness in resolving complex drilling issues
SUBMISSION GUIDELINE
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to the email address below not later than ) (at 16:00pm. Please write in subject line: Drilling Engineer, MoMP”.
Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Email: nta.recruitment@momp.gov.af