Drilling Engineer / Specialist

12-Month Contract On-site at Spring, TX ExxonMobil has been a leader in the energy sector for over 140 years. As ExxonMobil adapts to meet the increasing global demand for oil, natural gas, and refined products, it is committed to playing a pivotal role in energy transition. ExxonMobil's mission, to fuel the world safely and responsibly, has never been more important. Together, Raise and ExxonMobil are building teams that are rising to meet the world's growing energy needs through the ExxonMobil Contingent Community—where skilled workers and unique contract opportunities meet. Raise is taking applications for current openings like this one while building a diverse group of talent for future openings. When you apply for this role, you'll also be considered for upcoming positions that align with your skills and qualifications.

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Successful applicants will be employees of Raise Limited, working at ExxonMobil facilities with both ExxonMobil employees and other contractors. Overview The Drilling Engineer is responsible for the engineering planning, design, surveillance, and execution support required for safe and efficient drilling and completion operations. This role ensures that well objectives are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety, and environmental compliance. The position requires close coordination between engineering and field operations teams, along with real-time monitoring and technical support of drilling activities. Responsibilities Lead engineering planning, design, surveillance, and follow-up activities for drilling and completion programs Review historical offset well data to identify hazards and risks Develop well plans based on geological and reservoir objectives Prepare cost estimates for various well design options Identify and organize required equipment and materials for well execution Design wells in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements Prepare, evaluate, and analyze technical bids for goods and services Monitor and survey daily drilling operations to ensure performance and safety Provide rig site surveillance and engineering assessments of critical drilling and completion activities Offer technical support for equipment testing, projects, and implementation of new procedures Collaborate with field operations teams to ensure well plans are practical and executable Work cross-functionally with geology, reservoir, and project teams to align on well objectives Support deepwater drilling operations when applicable, including subsea systems and well control considerations Communicate effectively between engineering and operations teams through reports, presentations, and real-time updates Work assigned shifts (day or night: 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am) as required Qualifications Minimum of 5+ years of drilling engineering and/or operations experience (including surveillance) Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field Strong analytical and technical skills in drilling engineering Proven ability to communicate effectively between engineering and operations teams (verbal and presentations) Experience with Microsoft Office tools Proficiency with well design software and drilling engineering applications Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English Demonstrated experience in well planning and execution

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience or knowledge in borehole management (e.g., hole cleaning, borehole stability) Experience in deepwater drilling operations (including subsea systems, riser analysis, and well control systems) Looking for meaningful work? We can help Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we're a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer, and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/ In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of this or another job posting by Raise (or have any other questions), please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or exxonmobil@raiserecruiting.com #EMTC25