Drilling and Completions Engineer - Onshore Gas Operations

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Drilling and Completions Engineer to support onshore gas operations in Abu Dhabi. The role covers drilling, completion, well intervention and workover planning within ADNOC Sour Gas projects.

Responsibilities include well design, risk assessment, and integration with drilling teams, service contractors and production operations to ensure safe, reliable well delivery in line with HSE requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering is required.
• Minimum 4 years of drilling operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of drilling, completion and well intervention techniques.
• Experience with well integrity planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and optimize drilling, completion and workover programs.
• Design well trajectories and optimize drill strings.
• Coordinate with subsurface, production and service contractors.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and ADNOC Sour Gas standards.
• Support cost-effective and safe well delivery throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Drilling Engineering

Well Design

Drilling programs

Well integrity

Risk management

Operational planning

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

Job Snapshot

Drilling and Completions Engineer - Onshore Gas Operations Job Snapshot - Role: Drilling and Completions Engineer - Onshore Gas Operations - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Engineering - Experience: Overall experience not specified; 4 years in a similar role required - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Drilling and Completions Engineer to support well engineering, drilling operations, completion activities and workover programs associated with ADNOC Sour Gas operations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position involves planning and optimizing well drilling, completion and intervention activities for onshore gas projects. Responsibilities include well trajectory design, drill string and bottom hole assembly optimization, completion engineering, well integrity planning and technical evaluation of drilling and production challenges. The successful candidate will collaborate with drilling teams, subsurface specialists, production operations personnel, service contractors and equipment vendors to deliver safe, efficient and technically sound well operations. The role requires strong petroleum engineering knowledge, practical drilling and completion experience, and the ability to evaluate technical risks, optimize well designs and support the complete well delivery lifecycle in accordance with ADNOC Sour Gas operational and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Engineering

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Purpose

Plan, develop and optimize drilling, completion and workover programs to support safe and efficient well delivery within ADNOC Sour Gas onshore operations. Provide technical expertise throughout the well lifecycle, including well design, drilling execution, completion engineering, well intervention and performance optimization. Ensure drilling and completion activities comply with applicable technical standards, operational requirements and HSE procedures while identifying opportunities to improve well performance, reliability and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Drilling Engineering and Well Design
  
  
  
  • Prepare drilling procedures and technical programs for planned well operations.
  
  
  • Review and optimize drilling programs to improve operational efficiency and technical performance.
  
  
  • Design well trajectories in accordance with subsurface objectives and operational requirements.
  
  
  • Evaluate and optimize well profiles to support efficient drilling execution.
  
  
  • Develop and review drill string configurations and bottom hole assembly designs.
  
  
  • Assess well design alternatives and recommend technically appropriate, cost-effective solutions.
  
  
  • Coordinate with relevant engineering disciplines to ensure drilling plans meet project requirements.
  
  
  • Support the implementation of approved well designs throughout drilling operations.
  
  
  • Ensure drilling engineering activities align with ADNOC Sour Gas technical and operational standards.
  
  
  
  


• Well Completion Engineering
  
  
  
  • Prepare and optimize well completion procedures for onshore gas projects.
  
  
  • Plan and oversee completion activities conducted on drilling rigs.
  
  
  • Coordinate the execution of completion operations with drilling teams and service contractors.
  
  
  • Review completion designs to verify technical suitability and operational requirements.
  
  
  • Conduct technical reviews and verification of well completion programs.
  
  
  • Identify opportunities to improve completion efficiency and well performance.
  
  
  • Coordinate with relevant specialists to address completion-related engineering challenges.
  
  
  • Ensure completion activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and applicable HSE requirements.
  
  
  
  


• Workover and Well Intervention Planning
  
  
  
  • Prepare workover procedures and technical programs for assigned wells.
  
  
  • Evaluate wells experiencing operational difficulties or reduced production performance.
  
  
  • Investigate technical issues affecting well productivity and operational reliability.
  
  
  • Recommend appropriate remedial actions to restore or improve well performance.
  
  
  • Assess potential intervention requirements based on well conditions and technical findings.
  
  
  • Coordinate with subsurface and production operations teams on proposed workover activities.
  
  
  • Support the development of technically appropriate and cost-effective well intervention solutions.
  
  
  • Review proposed workover activities for alignment with operational and safety requirements.
  
  
  
  


• Well Integrity and Technical Programs
  
  
  
  • Prepare wellhead, casing and cementing programs to support well integrity.
  
  
  • Review relevant well design parameters and technical requirements.
  
  
  • Coordinate with engineering and operational teams to ensure appropriate well integrity considerations are incorporated into well plans.
  
  
  • Evaluate drilling and completion designs for technical compliance and operational suitability.
  
  
  • Identify potential well integrity concerns and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
  
  
  • Support the preparation and technical review of well abandonment programs.
  
  
  • Develop cost estimates associated with planned well abandonment activities.
  
  
  • Ensure relevant technical programs are consistent with applicable company standards and requirements.
  
  
  
  


• Drilling and Completion Risk Management
  
  
  
  • Identify technical and operational risks associated with drilling, completion and well intervention activities.
  
  
  • Evaluate potential risks during well design and execution planning.
  
  
  • Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to support safe operations.
  
  
  • Review proposed operational procedures for compliance with ADNOC Sour Gas requirements.
  
  
  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address identified engineering and operational risks.
  
  
  • Support effective risk management throughout the well delivery lifecycle.
  
  
  • Ensure technical recommendations consider safety, operational reliability and cost implications.
  
  
  
  


• Rig Mobilization and Operational Planning
  
  
  
  • Prepare rig mobilization and demobilization plans for assigned well operations.
  
  
  • Develop rig orientation plans in coordination with relevant operational personnel.
  
  
  • Support planning activities required for efficient rig deployment and well execution.
  
  
  • Coordinate operational requirements with drilling teams and service contractors.
  
  
  • Identify resources and services required to support planned drilling and completion activities.
  
  
  • Contribute to effective preparation and coordination of rig-related operations.
  
  
  
  


• Contractor and Service Coordination
  
  
  
  • Liaise with service contractors to ensure the timely availability of contracted services and resources.
  
  
  • Coordinate with production operations departments regarding shared service requirements.
  
  
  • Work with equipment vendors and specialist service providers to address technical and operational needs.
  
  
  • Support effective communication between drilling teams, contractors and relevant engineering functions.
  
  
  • Identify potential service or resource constraints that may affect operational execution.
  
  
  • Coordinate appropriate actions to maintain continuity of planned well activities.
  
  
  • Promote effective collaboration among contractors, vendors and internal operational teams.
  
  
  
  


• Integrated Well Lifecycle Management
  
  
  
  • Support well delivery activities from initial design and planning through drilling, completion and subsequent well interventions.
  
  
  • Integrate well design considerations with drilling performance and completion requirements.
  
  
  • Coordinate with subsurface specialists to align well engineering activities with reservoir and operational objectives.
  
  
  • Evaluate opportunities to improve well delivery through appropriate engineering solutions.
  
  
  • Support the application of relevant new technologies in drilling and completion activities.
  
  
  • Consider well performance, operational requirements and cost efficiency when recommending technical solutions.
  
  
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in well engineering and execution practices.
  
  
  
  


• Technical Evaluation and Cost Optimization
  
  
  
  • Review proposed well designs to identify opportunities for cost-effective execution.
  
  
  • Evaluate technical alternatives that may improve well viability.
  
  
  • Assess drilling and completion challenges and recommend practical engineering solutions.
  
  
  • Consider operational performance and cost implications when developing technical recommendations.
  
  
  • Support efficient utilization of drilling resources, equipment and contracted services.
  
  
  • Identify opportunities to improve drilling and completion performance through engineering optimization.
  
  
  
  


• Multidisciplinary Coordination
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with drilling engineers, subsurface teams and production operations personnel.
  
  
  • Coordinate with vendors and service contractors during well planning and execution.
  
  
  • Participate in technical discussions relating to well design, completion and intervention activities.
  
  
  • Support the resolution of engineering issues through effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
  
  
  • Maintain alignment between drilling plans, completion requirements and operational objectives.
  
  
  • Communicate relevant technical findings and recommendations to concerned stakeholders.
  
  
  
  


• Rig Team Collaboration and Performance
  
  
  
  • Support effective coordination among rig personnel and specialist service teams.
  
  
  • Encourage teamwork and active participation during drilling and completion operations.
  
  
  • Promote a collaborative working environment that supports safe and efficient execution.
  
  
  • Facilitate communication between rig teams and relevant engineering and operational functions.
  
  
  • Contribute to improved rig team performance through effective technical coordination and operational support.
  
  
  
  


• Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance
  
  
  
  • Ensure drilling, completion and workover procedures align with ADNOC Sour Gas HSE requirements.
  
  
  • Follow applicable operational safety standards and company procedures.
  
  
  • Identify potential HSE risks associated with planned well activities.
  
  
  • Support the implementation of appropriate risk mitigation measures.
  
  
  • Promote safe execution of drilling, completion and intervention operations.
  
  
  • Maintain compliance with relevant technical, operational and safety requirements.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications and Experience

• Education
  
  
  
  • Education - Bachelor 's degree in Petroleum Engineering.
  
  
  
  


• Professional Experience
  
  
  
  • Professional Experience - Experience in drilling operations is required.
  
  
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role.
  
  
  • The source vacancy does not specify the total number of years of drilling operations experience required.
  
  
  
  


• Technical Knowledge and Skills
  
  
  
  • Drilling Engineering
    
    
    
    • Drilling program preparation and optimization.
    
    
    • Well trajectory design and well profile optimization.
    
    
    • Drill string and bottom hole assembly design.
    
    
    • Technical evaluation of drilling programs and well designs.
    
    
    • Rig mobilization, demobilization and operational planning.
    
    
    • Drilling performance evaluation and improvement.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Well Completion and Intervention
    
    
    
    • Well completion planning and execution.
    
    
    • Onshore gas well completion operations.
    
    
    • Workover procedure preparation and optimization.
    
    
    • Evaluation of troubled and underperforming wells.
    
    
    • Well intervention planning and remedial recommendations.
    
    
    • Technical review and verification of completion designs.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Well Integrity and Engineering
    
    
    
    • Wellhead and casing program preparation.
    
    
    • Cementing program development.
    
    
    • Well integrity considerations during drilling and completion planning.
    
    
    • Well abandonment program preparation.
    
    
    • Technical evaluation and cost estimation.
    
    
    • Application of relevant drilling and completion engineering standards.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Operational Risk and Performance
    
    
    
    • Identification and mitigation of drilling and completion risks.
    
    
    • Technical assessment of operational challenges.
    
    
    • Cost-effective well engineering solutions.
    
    
    • Full well lifecycle planning and coordination.
    
    
    • Integration of new technologies into well delivery activities.
    
    
    • Coordination of drilling services, equipment and operational resources.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Professional Competencies
    
    
    
    • Strong technical and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
    
    
    • Ability to evaluate well designs and recommend practical engineering solutions.
    
    
    • Effective coordination with drilling, subsurface and production operations teams.
    
    
    • Strong planning and organizational skills.
    
    
    • Ability to identify and manage technical and operational risks.
    
    
    • Effective communication with service contractors and equipment vendors.
    
    
    • Commitment to safe drilling and completion operations.
    
    
    • Ability to support multidisciplinary teams and collaborative rig operations.
    
    
    • Focus on operational efficiency, well performance and cost optimization.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

About ADNOC Group

Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a diversified energy group wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. Its integrated businesses operate across the energy value chain, supporting the responsible development, production and supply of energy. ADNOC is investing an initial USD 23 billion in lower-carbon solutions, new energies and decarbonization technologies to support its ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045 and its commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ADNOC Sour Gas operations form part of the Group 's energy business. This position supports onshore gas well engineering activities through drilling design, completion planning, workover optimization and technical coordination, contributing to safe and efficient well delivery.