TG Natural Resources LLC

Drilling Engineer

Carthage, TX

full_time

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Full-time

Description

Tokyo Gas Natural Resources is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Drilling Engineer to join our team, overseeing drilling operations in the Haynesville Shale. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the planning, execution, and optimization of drilling operations, ensuring operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. This position requires a background in unconventional shale development, strong technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in onshore drilling operations, particularly in HPHT gas environments, and a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

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Plan and design drilling program for wells including casing, drilling fluids (WBM and OBM/SBM), directional, and BHA.

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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including geology, land, completions, HSE, and regulatory to ensure alignment across project phases.

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Prepare and review AFE packages, EOW reports, KPI information, and deviation justifications.

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Oversee drilling operations providing real-time technical support to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution.

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Analyze data to identify trends, optimize practices, and recommend improvements in well design, execution, and cost efficiency.

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Participate in incident investigations and post-well reviews, capturing lessons learned and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

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Support evaluation and implementation of new technologies and data-driven approaches to improve well delivery and reduce non-productive time (NPT).

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Work closely with drilling contractors and service providers, ensuring alignment on execution plans, operational KPIs, and safety expectations.

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Mentor junior engineers and support field personnel, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

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Minimum 5 years of relevant experience directly related to upstream operations, with strong emphasis on unconventional (HTHP) drilling.

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Bachelor’s degree in engineering (petroleum, mechanical, chemical) required.

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Proficiency with drilling engineering software and data analysis (K&M ERA, Spotfire, PowerBI, Corva).

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of optimizing drilling performance and reducing NPT.

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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

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Ability to travel to field locations regularly, including overnight stays.

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Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to assimilate effectively with both field operations and office technical staff.

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Valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

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Job is classified as light physical work primarily in an office.

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Travel to visit operations locations bi-weekly.

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Ability to climb stairs and access drilling rig floor for oversight and inspection requirements.

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Occasionally, it may be required to lift, carry, push or pull 10-25 pounds.

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Prolonged sitting, standing, walking

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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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Ability to individually lift: Maximum 100 lbs.

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Potential exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection

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Some work may be performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.

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