Drilling Automation Engineer

Company Profile:

CNPC USA is a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Company and serves as the North American headquarters. Our goal is to provide innovation, research, and development of new technologies for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly driven and technically skilled Drilling Automation Engineer to design and implement advanced algorithms and predictive models that enhance drilling performance, reduce failure risk, and improve overall operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in automation, data science, and drilling operations, with a passion for solving complex engineering problems through intelligent systems.

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Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is a sedentary role; however, some filing, bending and the ability to lift 20lbs is required.

Travel:

This position requires some overnight international and domestic travel. Local travel between other CNPC USA locations and testing facilities is required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, however, does act as a mentor and point of contact for less experienced engineers.

CNPC USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Disclaimer: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.