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About the job

Overview

About Fairweather

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

Why You Should Work for Us

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Supportive and collaborative work culture

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Total Rewards & Benefits

Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision

Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.

Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services

Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options

Senior Drilling Engineer

Location: Anchorage, Alaska Position: Full-Time, Regular

Position Summary

Fairweather is seeking an accomplished Senior Drilling Engineer to lead the planning, design, execution, and optimization of complex drilling and well construction projects throughout Alaska. This position is responsible for the complete engineering lifecycle of drilling projects—from concept development through execution, operational support, and post-well review. The successful candidate will possess a minimum of 15 years of drilling engineering experience, with direct Alaska oil and gas drilling experience strongly preferred, including North Slope operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead drilling engineering activities for exploration, appraisal, development, and workover wells.

Develop well designs, casing programs, cementing programs, hydraulics, directional plans, drilling procedures, AFEs, cost estimates, and drilling schedules.

Prepare detailed drilling programs in accordance with company standards, industry best practices, and Alaska regulatory requirements.

Provide real-time engineering support during drilling operations and resolve technical challenges while optimizing safety, efficiency, and well performance.

Ensure compliance with HSE standards, well integrity requirements, risk management processes, and participate in incident investigations and lessons learned.

Manage drilling budgets, monitor operational performance, and conduct end-of-well technical and financial reviews.

Develop technical specifications, forecast long-lead materials, and work closely with contractors and service providers to ensure quality execution.

Conduct regular field visits to active drilling locations throughout Alaska, including remote and North Slope operations, to support field personnel, verify execution of drilling programs, evaluate operations firsthand, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Travel to drilling locations is an expected and essential component of this position.

Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum of 15 years of drilling engineering experience; Alaska operational drilling experience strongly preferred.

Strong technical competency in drilling engineering, well design, and well construction.

Experience preparing drilling programs, AFEs, and cost estimates.