Lead Drilling Engineer: Drive Efficiency & Safety

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anschutz explorationDenver (CO)

Petroleum Engineers Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations

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About the role

Anschutz Exploration Corporation is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer to manage the well-delivery process, from design to post-operation review. The role oversees 1–3 drilling rigs with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and cost control, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and company policies. The candidate will lead wellbore design, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to optimize performance, logistics, and analytics in a dynamic field environment, with travel as needed.

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