Senior Drilling Engineer - Midland, TX

ConocoPhillips•Midland, TX

About The Position

Permian Basin Overview ConocoPhillips and its heritage companies have operated in the Permian Basin for almost 100 years. The transformational acquisitions of Concho Resources Inc. and Shell Enterprises LLC’s prolific positions in the Delaware and Midland Basins in 2021 further strengthened the company’s position in the Permian Basin. At year-end 2024, the company held over 1 million total net acres in the Permian Basin. During 2024, net production averaged 775 MBOED. Position Overview As a Senior Drilling Engineer at ConocoPhillips, you’ll play a critical role in designing and executing safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling programs across our unconventional assets. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll lead well planning and operations from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with project objectives and regulatory requirements. This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced engineering principles, collaborate across functions, and contribute to continuous improvement in drilling performance. Your work will directly impact well delivery, operational integrity, and environmental stewardship. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Whether your experience is in field operations, engineering design, or project management, your technical expertise and collaborative mindset will be valued here. This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, other related engineering field, or foreign equivalent
5 or more years of experience in drilling engineering or operations
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to be on call outside of standard working hours
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodations) to travel up to 20% of the time on yearly basis

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of experience working directly for an oil and gas operating company
1 or more years of experience in unconventional reservoir plays (e.g., Permian, Eagle Ford, Bakken)
Intermediate level of proficiency in drilling software (e.g., WellView, Landmark)
Strong project management and performance optimization skills
Demonstrated ability to mentor others and work within multi-disciplinary teams
Invites dialogue to gain a shared understanding and influences with confidence to drive performance and achieve business results
Builds strong relationships based on trust and seeks opportunities to collaborate across the matrix/organizational boundaries to achieve business goals
Drives thoughtful and pragmatic change by encouraging innovative thinking and continuous improvement, and models adaptability by responding resourcefully, flexibly, and positively when faced with new challenges and demands

Responsibilities

Lead well planning and execution by developing detailed drilling programs that align with safety, cost, and performance objectives
Ensure regulatory compliance by preparing and submitting all required permits and maintaining adherence to federal, state, and company standards
Support field operations by providing daily engineering guidance to onsite personnel and troubleshooting operational challenges
Optimize drilling performance by analyzing drilling data to improve safety, efficiency, and operational outcomes
Develop and track performance metrics by setting goals, monitoring progress, and implementing improvements to support continuous improvement
Drive cost and schedule accuracy by collaborating with asset, planning, and finance teams to develop estimates and track accruals
Evaluate and standardize processes by incorporating lessons learned and proven practices from past operations
Conduct internal and external benchmarking studies to identify and apply best engineering and operational practices
Strengthen vendor relationships by evaluating bids and ensuring alignment with operational needs
Champion knowledge sharing by engaging with internal subject matter experts, participating in technical networks, and contributing to industry societies
Mentor and collaborate within a one‑team environment to support technical development