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 well trajectories and drilling performance
• Prepare AFE budge...