Senior Drilling Engineer

CSI Recruiting is working with a small, dynamic and growing E&P company based in Denver to assist in their search for a key hire, an experienced Senior Drilling Engineer. Our client, focused on development of a key natural gas asset in the Rockies, has over a decade of success in this basin, guided by a management team experienced in generating value through acquisitions and divestitures, drilling, workovers, and production operations. This is a growth hire, not a replacement.This very important hire will be THE Drilling Engineer for the company, responsible for maximizing the value of the company through drilling and other related operations. Duties include planning and overseeing the design and execution of all drilling activities, with a focus on horizontal shale wells. This will include generating drilling prognoses, cost estimates and AFE’s, bidding out services, supervising contractors, researching and implementing best practices, and aiding in various regulatory compliance matters. Must be self-motivated and able to work individually as well as within an integrated team environment.Desired Skills and Experience• BS in Engineering is required, preferably Petroleum• Minimum of 7 years of drilling engineering experience within domestic onshore plays, including horizontal drilling experience• Additional experience with hydraulic fracturing design, flowback strategy, and surface facilitiesdesign and construction is a plus.• Supervise and work with field personnel• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and quickly adjust to shiftingpriorities as business and operational needs change.• Work with multi-functional teams and integrate data from all disciplines• Drive safety awareness and performance throughout the company• Make presentations as required to company management and investors• Must be organized and detail oriented• Must have a strong work ethic• Be willing to work M-F in the Denver headquarters office when not in the field• High proficiency with Excel and good working knowledge of other MS Office applications• Proficiency in WellEz SoftwareOur client offers a competitive base salary, discretionary cash bonus based on individual and companyperformance, 401(k) matching and a PTO program. The firm provides an industry-leading health benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums. Additionally, this role, like all others in the company, will share in the success of the company, be that a monetization event or value creation. This component should be significant if the drilling program is a success.