At YPF we are much more than an oil and gas production company. We are the flagship brand that for 100 years has brought energy to every corner of the country, driving its development and that of the people who live there. Be part of the team that is transforming our country's energy ecosystem! **WeAreEnergyInEvolution \#WeAreYPF** ====================================== **What are we looking for?** We are seeking Drilling Planning Engineers to join the Non-Conventional Drilling Engineering Planning team. VP Upstream **What will be your challenge?** Achieve optimization of the well drilling process in the NOC Regional area through analysis, selection, and definition of design bases considering each project's particularities, promoting continuous improvement to facilitate operational excellence while respecting P\&WO standards as well as the Company's safety and environmental regulations. **What will be your main responsibilities?** * Develop Drilling Design Bases according to Development Project requirements and Factory Process * Evaluate and identify necessary materials and services * Prepare technical specifications for contracting critical services * Prepare annual budgeting for wells to be drilled * Participate in project management stage review meetings * Participate in technical committee (TCM) meetings for operated UTEs * Monitor proper compliance with design bases, best practices, and lessons learned * Interdisciplinary evaluation of the final outcome of design base implementation * Lead improvement projects related to well designs and develop testing protocols for new technology applications * Create a database of standard well types, including times, costs, and materials * Identify deviations from P\&WO standards within the framework of design base definition and manage required waivers * Identify time and cost deviations, present results. **What do we value?** * **Academic background:** Related Engineering degree * **Professional experience:** 5 years in Drilling, Engineer or Specialist level, with experience in horizontal wells, UBD/MPD operations, casing drilling. Knowledge of project management and annual budgeting processes. Minimum Semi-Senior level (approved Kimn II or equivalent) * **Computer tools:** Office, WellPlan, Compass, WellCad, StressCheck. * **Languages:** Intermediate/advanced English proficiency **Position Information** **Work location:** YPF Tower, Puerto Madero