Drilling Engineer
Oil and Gas IndustryAbu Dhabi, UAE
Key Responsibilities
- Plan Well Drilling: Develop, review, and prepare detailed drilling programs to meet operational objectives and technical standards for each well.
- Supervise Operations: Coordinate rig activities onsite, monitor drilling progress, and direct adjustments for efficiency and safety.
- HSE Compliance: Ensure all drilling work fully follows health, safety, and environmental rules at all times.
- Cost & Schedule Control: Track drilling costs, schedule performance, and help optimize budgets and resources.
- Technical Support: Provide guidance to rig crew and engineers on technical challenges and rig issues.
- Reporting & Documentation: Prepare clear drilling reports, after‑action reviews, and operation summaries.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with reservoir, production, and operations teams to align drilling plans with field goals.
Requirements
- Experience: 5–8 years of drilling or well operations experience in oil/gas environments.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or relevant Engineering discipline.
- Technical Competence: Strong knowledge of drilling systems, well design, and well control standards.
- Project Controls: Able to plan, manage costs, schedules, and make recommendations for drilling tasks.
- Leadership: Can lead drilling tasks, coordinate teams, and communicate clearly across functions.
- Commercial Acumen: Understand impact of drilling decisions on cost, outcomes, and operational risk.
FAQs
What level of experience is needed?
Typically 5–8 years working directly in drilling engineering or related oil/gas operations.
Do I need offshore experience?
Offshore or rig exposure is often preferred, especially for field roles.
Are certifications required?
Well control and drilling courses (e.g., IWCF, BOSIET) are valuable and often requested.
Is knowledge of software needed?
Familiarity with drilling engineering tools and MS Office is helpful.
Do I need UAE experience?
Prior UAE or regional Middle East drilling experience is a strong advantage.
Will safety training be required?
Yes — roles typically require HSE certifications and rig‑related safety training.
