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What this role is
This role designs drilling programs and leads execution across well sites, working with operations teams to balance safety, technical soundness, and cost efficiency. It suits experienced drilling engineers who can make sound technical decisions under pressure and drive continuous improvement in drilling performance.
Our summary, not Continental Resources’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor of Science in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering from accredited university
- Minimum 5 years drilling experience with independent or major oil company in major horizontal unconventional basin
- Acceptable background check and drug test
- Technical knowledge of drilling horizontal wells
- Casing design principles experience
- Experience with drilling engineering software
Nice to have
- Previous well-site supervision experience