Woodside Energy is a leading player in the energy sector, committed to sustainable practices and innovation. They are seeking a Drilling Engineer to plan and deliver project segments and well designs, collaborating across disciplines and providing engineering input throughout the drilling process.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates across disciplines to share knowledge and achieve objectives
- Works independently and solves complex problems with some supervision
- Makes recommendations on project direction and scope
- Learn new projects quickly and can adjust to unexpected and changing conditions
- Prepares high quality written work and makes clear, concise presentations
- Continuously demonstrates professional and ethical behavior
- Leads the design process for a full well or portions of a well
- Evaluation of casing seat, load cases, well architecture, and stress analysis
- Designing the well trajectory and survey program
- Performing drill string design and drilling hydraulics
- Operational support, problem solving, contingency planning, record keeping
- Participates and leads Well, Operational, and MOC risk assessments and control implementation as needed
- Assists in the preparation of well cost estimates for planning and AFE generation
- Maintains a close track of costs during operations, including cost reduction ideas
- Manages service contracts and resolves and contractual or invoice disputes
- Provides engineering input to quality plans for equipment and service tools
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation
- Experience must involve 2 years in the following: Well Design & Planning; Prepare of drilling programs, contingency plans, and MOCs; Well cost estimation and AFE generation; GWS HSE strategy and application; Lead rig site safety programs and conduct risk assessments; Casing seat evaluation and stress modeling; Well trajectory and survey program design; Cement slurry design for zonal isolation; Drill string design and drilling hydraulics; and Offshore campaign experience across various basins
Benefits
- Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
- Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
- Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
- Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.
- Community volunteering opportunities
- Relocation assistance (if required)
- A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives
- We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills.
Company Overview
- Woodside Energy is an energy company that focuses on oil, gas, and new energy solutions. It was founded in 1954, and is headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, AUS, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.woodside.com.au.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Woodside Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 4 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
