# Senior Drilling Engineer at KoBold Metals

- Company: KoBold Metals
- What the company does: Finding the materials of the future with AI and HI. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://koboldmetals.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-05-21
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/koboldmetals/jobs/4698412005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kobold-metals-senior-drilling-engineer/

## About the role

In the role of Senior Drilling Engineer, you will design, plan, and provide technical oversight of drilling programs across KoBold’s global exploration portfolio. You will work closely with our science teams to translate exploration objectives into hole designs, drilling programs, and operational plans that deliver safe, high-quality data collection at optimal cost.

## What they're looking for

- Undergraduate or Masters degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, Civil, Geological or Electrical with 7+ years of progressive experience in drilling engineering for oil and gas and/or mineral exploration
- Fully competent in all standard drilling techniques and procedures, with advanced knowledge of diamond core drilling operations across multiple program types, geographies, and commodities
- Advanced knowledge of construction methodology relevant to drilling programs, including seasonal and terrain-specific construction (tracks, pads, access roads)
- Advanced understanding of helicopter-supported exploration drilling, including utilization optimization and emergency response considerations
- Proficiency in hole design and analysis software tools
- Strong understanding of procurement processes: RFP development, bid evaluation, contract administration, and vendor management

Tags: Field Operations