Drilling Engineer

Position Summary

This position supports the planning and coordination of safe, efficient drilling and workover operations. It is a lifecycle well engineering role supporting drilling activities across the Concept Select, Define, and Delivery stages of Ormat’s Well Delivery Process, with occasional support for workover operations.

Responsibilities include assisting in the development of engineering design documentation and operational programs, supporting regulatory approvals, maintaining well data and reports, and contributing to cost tracking and budget updates. The role supports real-time operations, assists in troubleshooting, and contributes to capturing results and lessons learned while developing proficiency in engineering tools (e.g., RimBase) and building foundational well engineering capability.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, geologists, reservoir engineers, drilling personnel, procurement, and permitting teams.
• Assist in the preparation of well programs, procedures, and operational plans.
• Support engineering analysis (e.g., hydraulics, torque & drag, casing, cementing) to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Participate in pre-spud planning, risk identification, and contingency development.
• Monitor drilling operations and provide support in tracking performance, costs, and daily activities.
• Track drilling costs, support invoice review, and maintain accurate cost reporting.
• Support troubleshooting of operational issues in coordination with field teams and service providers.
• Contribute to post-well reviews by compiling data, identifying trends, and documenting lessons learned.
• Maintain well files, reports, and data systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Utilize drilling software and tools (e.g., RimBase, dashboards) to support planning and reporting.
• Support contract management activities including tracking performance and delivery of service providers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate results and recommendations clearly to team members and supervisors.
• Build foundational understanding of drilling engineering principles and well delivery processes.
• Develop and continue ownership of discrete tasks or well components.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required