Drilling Engineer

STAR SERVICES LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil & gas company is seeking a Drilling Engineer in Abu Dhabi to supervise rig operations and manage drilling procedures. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience as a drilling Supervisor on offshore Jack-up rigs and a total of 10 years in the oil & gas industry. Responsibilities include coordinating activities related to rig operations and ensuring the application of new drilling technologies. This role is crucial for effective drilling planning and execution.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a drilling Supervisor for offshore Jack-up rig.
• 10 years total experience in E&P industry and rig operations.
• Excellent understanding of engineering principles and mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise rig operations at wellsite as company representative.
• Design operation procedure and manage logistics with Contractor.
• Prepare and plan work programme for offshore drilling.

Skills

Supervision of drilling operations

Strong knowledge of drilling technology

Engineering principles understanding

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering or equivalent)

Job description

About the job Drilling Engineer

• To Supervise rig operations as a company representative at wellsite to report with company's office Engineer and participate in the resource planning process.
• To work, design the operation procedure and manage with Contractor related to logistics.
• To support offshore Supervisor, prepare and plan work programme of offshore drilling at Rig and at office as Office Engineer.
• To be capable to supervise drilling, completion, workover (inclusive ESP replacement) operations as Supervisor.
• To be able to prepare and plan work program as office Engineer, develop rig operation program for all wells, including diving operation for rig move.
• Coordinates activities with other Units within the Department as well as other related sections.

Desired Skills and Qualification

• Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering or equivalent)
• 5 year experience as a day drilling Supervisor for offshore Jack-up rig
• Total 10 year experience in E&P industry and rig operations in the oil & gas industry
• Strong knowledge and experience in the rig operation and the application of new drilling technology
• Excellent understanding of engineering principles and mechanics