Field Drilling Engineer
Required Skills
Job Description
Oxy produces , markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower\-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy
Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Field Drilling Engineer based in **Midland, TX** .
The drilling engineer is responsible for the design and safe execution of the construction of an oil and gas well. The drilling engineer should utilize the principles of value\-based decision making to create a value\-maximized wellbore that withstands the life of the well. All drilling engineers work within a team under the drilling lead to handle all aspects of the engineering process, and operational execution for their assigned rig. The work schedule for a drilling engineer is 1 week office, 1 week rig, 1 week off working 12\-hour tours while on location.
Qualitative Goal: Be a self\-governing individual that maximizes asset value through a risk\-managed investment approach.
**Responsibilities – Field**
* Maintain safety culture with all contractors on location at all times
* Keep accurate field estimates within 5% of actuals
* Ensure all information input into Open Wells is accurate and comprehensive
* Send daily reports and drilling curves for partner utilization
* Day to day operational decision making falls on the Drilling Engineer with oversight from Drilling Lead
* Manage all on\-site logistics and third party personnel
* Accountable for ensuring all laws, rules, and regulations are adhered to during the drilling of the well
* Ensures location is fit for purpose before mobilizing a rig onto location to commence drilling
**Responsibilities – Office**
* Work with other departments to create accurate AFEs for future projects
* Work as a cross disciplinary team to create thoroughly researched drilling programs
* Utilize the principles of self\-governance to create meaningful projects that add value to the department
* Practice relentless optimization and continuously look for improvement opportunities
* Review field operations as a department to foster a continuous team learning environment
* Attend industry classes and workshops with third party vendors to increase technical understanding and stay abreast of new technologies
* Conduct periodic assessments of offset operators to benchmark performance and cost
**Qualifications:**
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent
* Risk Management skills, including knowledge of Risk Assessment and Management of Change
* Knowledge of HESMS and applicable governmental regulations
* Clear understanding of Drilling Hydraulics, Torque and Drag analysis.
* Well Control Certification.
**Additional Desired Qualifications**
* Analytical and problem solving capabilities
* Written and verbal communication skills
* Good presentation skills
Familiar with Landmark EDM Applications
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Field Drilling Engineer based in **Midland, TX** .
The drilling engineer is responsible for the design and safe execution of the construction of an oil and gas well. The drilling engineer should utilize the principles of value\-based decision making to create a value\-maximized wellbore that withstands the life of the well. All drilling engineers work within a team under the drilling lead to handle all aspects of the engineering process, and operational execution for their assigned rig. The work schedule for a drilling engineer is 1 week office, 1 week rig, 1 week off working 12\-hour tours while on location.
Qualitative Goal: Be a self\-governing individual that maximizes asset value through a risk\-managed investment approach.
**Responsibilities – Field**
* Maintain safety culture with all contractors on location at all times
* Keep accurate field estimates within 5% of actuals
* Ensure all information input into Open Wells is accurate and comprehensive
* Send daily reports and drilling curves for partner utilization
* Day to day operational decision making falls on the Drilling Engineer with oversight from Drilling Lead
* Manage all on\-site logistics and third party personnel
* Accountable for ensuring all laws, rules, and regulations are adhered to during the drilling of the well
* Ensures location is fit for purpose before mobilizing a rig onto location to commence drilling
**Responsibilities – Office**
* Work with other departments to create accurate AFEs for future projects
* Work as a cross disciplinary team to create thoroughly researched drilling programs
* Utilize the principles of self\-governance to create meaningful projects that add value to the department
* Practice relentless optimization and continuously look for improvement opportunities
* Review field operations as a department to foster a continuous team learning environment
* Attend industry classes and workshops with third party vendors to increase technical understanding and stay abreast of new technologies
* Conduct periodic assessments of offset operators to benchmark performance and cost
**Qualifications:**
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent
* Risk Management skills, including knowledge of Risk Assessment and Management of Change
* Knowledge of HESMS and applicable governmental regulations
* Clear understanding of Drilling Hydraulics, Torque and Drag analysis.
* Well Control Certification.
**Additional Desired Qualifications**
* Analytical and problem solving capabilities
* Written and verbal communication skills
* Good presentation skills
Familiar with Landmark EDM Applications
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Posted: 2026-03-18