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The combined entities are committed to delivering responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets.\nCaturus is a Houston-based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety.\nCommonwealth LNG was founded by industry veterans who decided to re-engineer the LNG construction model. Using proven best practices, Commonwealth is committed to building a world-class LNG export facility while focusing on safety, managing risk and achieving best-in-class environmental standards.\nJob Description\n Position Summary:\nCaturus Energy is seeking a highly skilled Senior Drilling Engineer with expertise in Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) and experience in High-Temperature, High-Pressure (HTHP) environments. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in planning and executing complex well designs, optimizing drilling performance, and ensuring operational efficiency while maintaining the highest safety standards.\nWhile prior experience in Haynesville, Austin Chalk, and Eagle Ford formations is a plus, it is not a requirement. The successful candidate will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including geologists, reservoir engineers, and operations personnel, to deliver high-quality drilling programs in challenging environments.\nKey Accountabilities:\nDrilling Engineering & Well Design\nDesign, plan, and execute drilling programs with a focus on MPD techniques to optimize wellbore stability and pressure control.\nApply HTHP drilling best practices to mitigate downhole risks and ensure well integrity.\nEvaluate offset well data to improve drilling efficiency and minimize non-productive time (NPT).\nCollaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to optimize well trajectories and target intervals.\n Operations & Execution\nProvide real-time technical support to rig-site teams for MPD and conventional drilling operations.\nImplement and monitor drilling optimization strategies, including ROP (Rate of Penetration) management, bit selection, and drilling fluid optimization.\nLead troubleshooting efforts for drilling dysfunctions, well control events, and formation-related challenges.\nCoordinate with service providers and vendors to ensure the use of cutting-edge MPD technologies.\n Safety, Compliance & Performance Optimization\nEnsure adherence to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) standards and regulatory requirements.\nConduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for complex drilling scenarios.\nUtilize data analytics and performance tracking tools to drive continuous improvement.\nImplement lessons learned from previous drilling operations to enhance best practices.\n Technical Leadership & Collaboration\nMentor and train field team in MPD and HTHP drilling methodologies.\nParticipate in drilling optimization workshops and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).\nSupport budgeting and cost estimation for drilling projects to optimize economic performance.\n\nQualifications\n Education, Certificates, and Licenses:\n Bachelor's 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