Drilling Manager

Job title: Drilling Manager – Oil & Gas (Upstream)

Work Location: Chennai / Kharsang

Reports to: Head of Drilling

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Drilling Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and supervising drilling operations to ensure wells are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and company standards. The role provides technical leadership, operational oversight, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams and contractors, from well design through completion or handover.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and approve well designs, drilling programs, and operational procedures
• Select appropriate drilling technologies, equipment, and materials
• Review geological and subsurface data to optimize we...