Drilling Operations Lead

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) seeks an experienced drilling and wells operations expert to provide technical guidance on new technologies, design optimization, and best practices. The role partners with assets to implement guidelines, policies, and procedures for drilling activities in line with corporate strategies and HSE standards.

The incumbent will lead technical analyses, participate in DWOP workshops, and support supplier qualification to ensure asset performance and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (required).
• 6 years of experience in drilling/well operations or related fields.
• Knowledge of HSE standards and quality management practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on well design and drilling technologies to assets.
• Evaluate new well technologies and facilitate trials.
• Define rig equipment requirements and optimize rig fleet performance.
• Offer timely technical guidance during drilling crises.
• Lead audits and investigations to close gaps and improve performance.
• Participate in DWOP and After Action Reviews with Well Delivery Team.
• Support vendor qualification and technical bid evaluations.

Skills

Drilling engineering

Well design

Asset coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Job description

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) seeks an experienced drilling and wells operations expert to provide technical guidance on new technologies, design optimization, and best practices. The role partners with assets to implement guidelines, policies, and procedures for drilling activities in line with corporate strategies and HSE standards.

The incumbent will lead technical analyses, participate in DWOP workshops, and support supplier qualification to ensure asset performance and cost