Doyon

Senior Drilling Engineer

Doyon • $120K — $150K *
Anchorage, AK 99504In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, ideally Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
  • At least 15 years of drilling engineering experience, with a strong preference for Alaska-based roles.
  • Deep technical expertise in drilling engineering, well design, and construction.
  • Proven track record in preparing drilling programs, AFEs, and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

  • Lead drilling engineering for exploration, appraisal, development, and workover wells.
  • Develop well designs, casing, cementing programs, and drilling procedures.
  • Prepare detailed drilling programs adhering to company and regulatory standards.
  • Provide real-time engineering support during operations and solve technical challenges.
  • Ensure compliance with HSE standards and participate in incident investigations.
  • Manage drilling budgets and conduct end-of-well reviews.
  • Develop specifications and collaborate with contractors for quality execution.
  • Conduct field visits to support personnel and assess drilling operations.

Benefits

  • Full-time, regular position in a robust drilling environment.
  • Opportunity to work on complex drilling projects across Alaska.
  • Mentorship opportunities for junior engineers, promoting professional development.
  • Involvement in fieldwork, providing hands-on experience in remote operations.
Full Job Description
Senior Drilling Engineer

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Position: Full-Time, Regular

Position Summary

Fairweather is seeking an accomplished Senior Drilling Engineer to lead the planning, design, execution, and optimization of complex drilling and well construction projects throughout Alaska. This position is responsible for the complete engineering lifecycle of drilling projects-from concept development through execution, operational support, and post-well review. The successful candidate will possess a minimum of 15 years of drilling engineering experience, with direct Alaska oil and gas drilling experience strongly preferred, including North Slope operations.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Lead drilling engineering activities for exploration, appraisal, development, and workover wells.
  • Develop well designs, casing programs, cementing programs, hydraulics, directional plans, drilling procedures, AFEs, cost estimates, and drilling schedules.
  • Prepare detailed drilling programs in accordance with company standards, industry best practices, and Alaska regulatory requirements.
  • Provide real-time engineering support during drilling operations and resolve technical challenges while optimizing safety, efficiency, and well performance.
  • Ensure compliance with HSE standards, well integrity requirements, risk management processes, and participate in incident investigations and lessons learned.
  • Manage drilling budgets, monitor operational performance, and conduct end-of-well technical and financial reviews.
  • Develop technical specifications, forecast long-lead materials, and work closely with contractors and service providers to ensure quality execution.
  • Conduct regular field visits to active drilling locations throughout Alaska, including remote and North Slope operations, to support field personnel, verify execution of drilling programs, evaluate operations firsthand, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Travel to drilling locations is an expected and essential component of this position.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 15 years of drilling engineering experience; Alaska operational drilling experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong technical competency in drilling engineering, well design, and well construction.
  • Experience preparing drilling programs, AFEs, and cost estimates.

About Doyon

Doyon, Limited is a Native regional corporation in Alaska that provides a range of services, including construction, oilfield services, government contracting, and natural resource development. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. Doyon is one of the largest Alaska Native-owned companies and is owned by more than 20,000 shareholders. The company's construction division provides a range of services, including general contracting, design-build, and construction management. Doyon's oilfield services division provides drilling, well testing, and other services to the oil and gas industry. The company's government contracting division provides a range of services to federal, state, and local government agencies. Doyon's natural resource development division is involved in mining, oil and gas exploration, and other activities.
Learn more about Doyon
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1972
* Ladders Estimates

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