Drilling Applications Engineer - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 245,520 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career progression opportunities

Strong safety culture

Job summary

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE is seeking a Drilling Applications Engineer to provide technical support for well planning and BHA optimisation. This role ensures safe, efficient drilling operations using advanced engineering analysis and continuous performance improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, at least 3 years of experience, strong knowledge of drilling principles, and effective communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career progression within Abu Dhabi's leading Oil & Energy organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in drilling engineering or applications.
• Strong knowledge of well planning, BHA optimisation, torque and drag modelling.
• Experience in collision avoidance planning and real-time monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare integrated well plans and engineering calculations.
• Implement collision avoidance planning using anti-collision rules.
• Monitor real-time wellbore positioning and apply corrective actions.
• Perform torque and drag analysis and hydraulics modelling.
• Provide technical support during drilling operations to optimise performance.

Skills

Well planning and engineering design

BHA optimisation and hydraulics modelling

Torque and drag analysis

Real-time drilling performance monitoring

Collision avoidance planning

Drilling simulation software

Data analysis and KPI monitoring

Technical reporting and documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Drilling Applications Engineer – ADNOC Group – Abu Dhabi, UAE. Provides technical support for well planning, BHA optimisation, real‑time drilling performance and collision avoidance operations within ADNOC Group's Oil & Energy drilling environment. The role ensures safe, efficient and digitally optimised drilling operations through advanced engineering analysis, simulation modelling and continuous performance improvement.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Oil & Energy
• Function: Engineering
• Salary: 22,000–30,000 monthly (market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare integrated well plans, engineering calculations and pre‑well planning programmes aligned with ADNOC standards.
• Implement collision avoidance planning using industry‑standard anti‑collision rules and company guidelines.
• Monitor real‑time wellbore positioning and apply corrective actions to prevent well‑to‑well interference.
• Perform torque and drag analysis, hydraulics modelling and vibration simulations for complex well designs.
• Provide technical support during drilling operations to optimise performance and minimise risks.
• Maintain engineering documentation and digital workflows on company servers for knowledge sharing.
• Prepare comprehensive end‑of‑well reports including performance analysis, lessons learned and improvement recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance on BHA design, hydraulics optimisation, torque and drag mitigation and vibration control.
• Analyse offset well data and operational KPIs to enhance future drilling efficiency.
• Model drilling performance using simulation software and recommend advanced tools and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC safety, environmental and operational policies.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in drilling engineering or drilling applications.
• Strong knowledge of well planning principles, BHA optimisation, torque and drag modelling and drilling simulation software.
• Experience in collision avoidance planning and real‑time well monitoring systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication skills in spoken and written English.

Skills Set

• Well planning and engineering design
• BHA optimisation and hydraulics modelling
• Torque and drag analysis
• Real‑time drilling performance monitoring
• Collision avoidance planning
• Drilling simulation software
• Data analysis and KPI monitoring
• Technical reporting and documentation

Why Join Us

• Work on advanced drilling engineering projects within Abu Dhabi's leading Oil & Energy organisation.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge digital drilling technologies and simulation tools.
• Competitive compensation and career progression opportunities.
• Strong safety culture and operational excellence standards.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and drilling optimisation initiatives.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is a leading integrated energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Operating across exploration, drilling, production and logistics, ADNOC continues to drive innovation in upstream Oil & Energy operations. With a strong commitment to safety, digital transformation and sustainable development, ADNOC delivers high‑performance drilling solutions supporting global energy demand.