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Senior Technical Leader – Drilling & Well Engineering

  • Full Time
  •  On-Site - Mumbai Metropolitan Region
  • 3 months
  • Project posted on: 30/01/2026
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Senior Technical Leader – Drilling & Well Engineering

  • Engineering Services
  • Civil engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mining and Metallurgical Engineering

On-Site - Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Delhi / NCR, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad

Full Time

3 months

 30/01/2026

Assignment Details

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Leader – Drilling & Well Engineering with deep expertise in offshore and Deepwater operations. The role requires program-level oversight of complex drilling campaigns, leadership across multi-rig or multi-basin operations, and strong coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring global best practices, regulatory awareness, and a strong safety-first mindset to deliver efficient and compliant drilling programs.

Key Responsibilities
 

  • Provide technical leadership and oversight for offshore and deep water drilling and well engineering programs
  • Lead multi-rig and/or multi-basin drilling campaigns, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution
  • Drive well design, drilling programs, and execution strategies aligned with global best practices
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, HSE standards, and industry guidelines
  • Collaborate with subsurface, completions, HSE, logistics, contractors, and service providers
  • Interface with regulators, JV partners, rig contractors, and senior management
  • Support risk assessment, well integrity assurance, and continuous improvement initiative

Note -  
Duration - 3 months (on-site)

Skills Required

Skills Required
 

  • 15+ years of experience in upstream Drilling & Well Engineering
  • Strong hands-on exposure to offshore and deepwater drilling operations
  • Proven experience leading program-level drilling activities across multiple rigs or basins
  • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and international drilling standards
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional and multi-stakeholder environments
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

About the Client

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Industry

Oil & Gas - Services and Distribution

Experience Required:

12+ years

Additional Skills:

  • Design Strategies
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Engineering Consultancy & conceptual planning
  • Engineering Design
  • Large project management
  • Capex optimisation
  • Technical Leadership
  • Engineering Services

No of open positions:

1

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