ES RECRUT is a generalist recruitment agency based in the Pau area. We specialize in direct approach recruitment, designed to be both effective for companies and respectful toward candidates.
For us, proximity is the key to ensuring the success of each recruitment process — and to fostering your long-term well-being within your future company.

Our client is a drilling contractor operating in the field of geothermal energy projects.

We are therefore seeking, for a permanent position based at their Pau office (64 – South West France), a Drilling Engineer.

MISSIONS

Reporting to the Technical Director and working closely with the Operations Department, you will take part in the preparation, supervision, and optimization of drilling (350 tons) and workover (100 tons) projects for demanding clients in the geothermal sector, with most operations currently located in the Paris area.

The company is in a strong growth and structuring phase, managing several major operations simultaneously (geothermal drilling, workovers, etc.). Your role will be to secure project execution while supporting the company’s growth ambitions.

Your mission will cover operations preparation, technical support for tenders, field follow-up, and structuring of operational feedback.

Your main responsibilities will include:

-Developing the forecast schedules for drilling and workover operations in close collaboration with the Operations Director

-Preparing technically the execution of projects, structuring technical deliverables, consolidating client requirements, and organizing operational milestones

-Analyzing tenders: understanding technical constraints, interacting with partners, and supporting bid documentation

-Identifying subcontracted services, taking part in the technical qualification of suppliers in collaboration with the Procurement Department

-Monitoring ongoing operations, analyzing deviations, solving technical issues, and reporting critical points to Management

-Conducting post-operation reviews, contributing to database updates and continuous improvement of methods and tools

-Producing weekly technical reports, tracking KPIs, and presenting projects during internal and client meetings

-Collaborating actively with other departments: HSE, Legal, HR, Procurement, and Operations

PROFILE

You are a graduate engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience in drilling engineering, gained within a contractor or a small to mid-sized organization, where you developed a comprehensive view of project execution, QHSE requirements, and client relationships.
A background in the oil & gas or geothermal industry is essential.

Experience working under ISO standards and managing technical subcontractors would be a plus.

You are comfortable handling multiple projects simultaneously in demanding technical environments. You have experience conducting post-operation reviews and can prioritize effectively in a fast-evolving organization.

You are fluent in English (mandatory).
A working knowledge of French would be a strong asset, even at a basic level.
You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and AutoCAD 2D.

You are rigorous, proactive, and highly organized, with strong cross-functional coordination skills. Your ability to integrate into a team, take initiative, gain autonomy in planning and operational follow-up, and ensure the quality of technical deliverables will be key to your success in this role.

You enjoy agile, entrepreneurial environments, where structure and execution evolve together.
You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, can represent the company’s interests with clients and suppliers, and enjoy coaching junior engineers (the team currently includes an IFP apprentice engineer).

This position is based at the company’s headquarters in Pau (South West France), with regular travel to Paris or project sites (approximately 1–2 overnight trips twice per month).

The proposed annual gross salary starts at €70,000, plus performance-based bonuses, additional days off (RTT), and the possibility of occasional remote work.

The position is available immediately.