This position works closely with exploration geology, reservoir engineering, completions, mechanical engineering, HSE, supply chain, permitting, and field operations teams to prepare drilling programs that can be executed safely and efficiently in the field. This role translates subsurface, reservoir, completions, and development objectives into safe, practical, field-ready drilling plans, with responsibility for well design quality, operational readiness, risk mitigation, cost and schedule estimates, and continuous improvement across the drilling lifecycle.