Drilling Applications Engineer: Well Planning & BHA

ADNOC Drilling; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Drilling in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior drilling engineer to provide technical support for well planning, BHA optimization, and real-time drilling performance. You will ensure safe operations, perform engineering analyses, and maintain digital workflows.

Real-time collision monitoring and post-well reporting are also required. The role requires 6+ years in drilling engineering or applications, a petroleum engineering degree, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years in drilling engineering or applications.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety protocols and ADNOC policies are followed.
• Prepare well plans and engineering calculations.
• Implement collision avoidance planning and monitoring.
• Model drilling performance using simulation software.
• Provide technical guidance on BHA design and hydraulics.
• Analyze offset wells data and KPIs.
• Prepare end-of-well reports and lessons learned.

Skills

Well planning

Drilling engineering

Torque & drag

Simulation software

BHA optimization

Real-time monitoring

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Industry simulation tools

Job description

ADNOC Drilling in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior drilling engineer to provide technical support for well planning, BHA optimization, and real-time drilling performance. You will ensure safe operations, perform engineering analyses, and maintain digital workflows.

Real-time collision monitoring and post-well reporting are also required. The role requires 6+ years in drilling engineering or applications, a petroleum engineering degree, and fluency in English.