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NOV Inc.

Drilling Solutions Engineer

NOV Inc. Luanda, Luanda Province, Angola

Oil and Gas · 10,001+ employees

22 h ago
solutions-engineer Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Angola
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About the role

The Drilling Solutions Engineer serves as the technical focal point between customers, field operations, and engineering teams to optimize drilling performance. Responsibilities include developing drilling strategies, analyzing offset well data, and providing technical recommendations for drill bit selection and BHA design.

What they look for

Drilling Optimization Well Planning BHA Design Drill Bit Selection Directional Drilling Downhole Tools Technical Proposals Data Analysis Petroleum Engineering Mechanical Engineering Drilling Engineering Well Construction Offshore Drilling Onshore Drilling Deepwater Drilling Unconventional Drilling

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Drilling Engineering. A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in drilling operations, well planning, or drilling optimization is required.

Full description

Drilling Solutions Engineer will serve as the technical focal point between the customer, field operations, and engineering teams, ensuring drilling performance is optimized while delivering value through NOV's drilling technologies and services.

Responsibilities

  • Develop drilling optimization strategies tailored to customer well objectives.
  • Analyze offset well data and performance trends to recommend appropriate drilling solutions.
  • Support drill bit selection, BHA (Bottom Hole Assembly) design, and drilling parameter optimization.
  • Provide technical recommendations to improve ROP (Rate of Penetration), durability, and overall drilling efficiency.
  • Support the sales team with technical proposals and tender submissions.
  • Develop engineering justifications and technical documentation for customer opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Drilling Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in drilling operations, drilling engineering, well planning, or drilling optimization.
  • Experience with drill bits, downhole tools, BHA design, directional drilling, and well construction activities.
  • Exposure to offshore, onshore, deepwater, or unconventional drilling operations is preferred.
  • Prior experience in oilfield services or drilling technology companies is highly desirable.

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