Drilling Engineering Manager

Post Date

Jan 09, 2025

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77002
US
Aug 28, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

HOU-755032

Pay Rate

$280k - $300k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Drilling Engineering Operations Manager to join a growing company in Downtown Houston with travel to East TX. This is a direct hire salaried role with direct reports. The Drilling Manager will ensure that all drilling activities are executed according to the established plans, schedules, and safety protocols. Monitor rig performance, manage resources, and make operational decisions to optimize efficiency and productivity. Work in conjunction with geology and completions to deliver wells that are of sound construction and stay within target window selected by geology group. Ensure that wellbore construction will allow completions group to successfully stimulate formation for optimum performance and deliver results that are in line with reservoir and production team. Direct, lead and support engineers, superintendents, and other staff on location to ensure accuracy in reports prior to submission. Oversee design, torque and drag calculations, mud reports, and vendor performance tracking. Analyze data, identify areas for improvement, and implement measures to enhance rig performance. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, industry, safety and environmental requirements.

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Required Skills & Experience

15 years of industry experience with 5 years of which in management and leading people

Proven ability to manage a multi-rig program and drive efficiency in the drilling operations

Data analytic skills that drive forward decisions and benchmark performance and budgeting experience (3-5 million)

Well control certification

Experience leading safety programs and coordinating with regulatory departments

B.S. in Petroleum/Mechanical/Chemical/Civil

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Haynesville and managed pressure drilling experience preferred

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.