Sr Drilling Engineer

Saipem
is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is "One Company" organized into business lines:
Asset Based Services
,
Drilling
,
Energy Carriers
,
Offshore Wind
,
Sustainable Infrastructures
,
Robotics & Industrialized Solutions
. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company's purpose is "
Engineering for a sustainable future
". As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than
50 countries
around the world and employs about
30,000 people of over 130 nationalities
.

Purpose of the position:
As
Sr Drilling Engineer
, you will respond to the
Drilling Operations Manager
and be part of the
Drilling Operations and Assets
within Drilling Offshore business line.

How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:

• Spearhead the development and management of the Drilling Engineering KPI dashboard. Monitor real-time drilling performance, analyze trends, and provide actionable insights to operations teams. Collaborate with performance engineers to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Review and validate Operators' drilling programs, ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory standards. Attend DWOP (Drilling Well on Paper) sessions and provide technical assistance during. Apply advanced engineering principles to push the boundaries of well design and execution ("Beyond the Limit" engineering).
• Oversee and support the full well delivery process: Identify, Assess, Select, Define, Execute, and Decommission. Ensure technical integrity and operational excellence across all phases of well planning and execution. Assess and prepare MOC from Standards.
• Work closely with drilling superintendents, rig managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution. Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and performance excellence. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to talent development within the organization.
• Leverage experience in rig automation to enhance operational safety and efficiency. Integrate cutting-edge technologies and software tools into daily workflows.

What are we looking for?
Education:
Master of Science in Engineering (5-year program), preferably in Mining, Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

• 20+ years as a Planning and Operations Drilling Engineer.
• Extensive offshore experience: floaters/deepwater and jackup/shallow water.
• Proven expertise in HPHT wells, exploratory and development projects.
• Exposure to at least 3–4 IOCs/NOCs in world-class fields.

Languages:
English Fluent and Italian as mother tongue

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Landmark EDM and other well engineering software platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to performance optimization.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

IT Skills:
Expert of MS Office package

What else should you know?
You will have the opportunity to travel abroad based on the projects you will work.

What Can We Offer To You

• Permanent Contract
• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, internal gym, discounts and partnerships, services related to health, family, well-being, and in-house cafeteria.
• Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
• Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
• Location: Milano Santa Giulia and international missions

Additional Information
We support your development
Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don't hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form

We embrace diversity
At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us
Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

Find out more on our career page
here
One
vision,
many
paths,
limitless
possibilities.

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