Drilling Engineer
Company
NES Fircroft
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
Sep 18, 2026
Listed via
NES Fircroft
Our client is seeking an experienced
Contract Drilling Engineer
to support drilling operations in Alaska. The ideal candidate will have prior
operator-side experience
and be capable of independently developing and executing detailed
well plans
.
Key Requirements:
Previous experience working for an operator.
Ability to write and execute comprehensive well plans.
Strong background in drilling engineering, including
permitting, well design, and regulatory compliance
.
Experience with
Extended Reach Drilling (ERD)
or Extreme Reach Drilling is required.
Natural gas drilling experience is preferred but not required.
Willingness and ability to work on-site in Alaska.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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