Drilling Performance Engineer - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 256,680 - 368,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work with advanced drilling technologies

Collaborate with experienced engineers

Career development within a globally recognized organisation

Job summary

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE is hiring a Drilling Performance Engineer to monitor and analyze drilling operations performance. The role involves developing KPIs, analyzing data, and supporting operational excellence initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in drilling performance analysis within the oil and gas sector. This position offers the chance to work with advanced technologies and contribute to one of the leading energy companies in the world.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in drilling operations or drilling performance analysis within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong understanding of drilling operations, well performance indicators, and operational efficiency metrics.
• Ability to analyse complex operational data and provide actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor drilling performance KPIs such as invisible lost time and non‑productive time.
• Compile operational performance data related to drilling activities and produce detailed reports.
• Support operational excellence initiatives including cost reduction and performance improvement programmes.

Skills

Drilling performance analysis and KPI monitoring

Oil and gas drilling operations knowledge

Operational performance reporting and benchmarking

Engineering data analysis and database management

Real‑time drilling monitoring and operational analytics

Cost optimisation and operational efficiency initiatives

Performance management systems and reporting tools

Technical documentation and engineering reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Tools

Drilling performance data systems

Engineering databases

Operational reporting tools

Job description

Position Overview

Drilling Performance Engineer - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAEADNOC Group is seeking a Drilling Performance Engineer to monitor and analyse drilling operations performance and support continuous improvement across drilling activities. The role focuses on measuring operational KPIs, analysing drilling data, identifying efficiency improvements, and supporting operational excellence initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with drilling operations teams, data management systems, and real‑time monitoring centers to optimise drilling performance and ensure sustainable operational results.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Oil and Gas
• Function: Engineering
• Salary: Market estimated 23,000–33,000 AED per month
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor drilling performance KPIs such as invisible lost time, non‑productive time, and dry hole performance.
• Compile operational performance data related to drilling activities and produce detailed performance reports.
• Participate in weekly and monthly drilling performance review presentations and reporting activities.
• Analyse drilling parameters and operational data to identify efficiency improvements and operational best practices.
• Communicate operational achievements and lessons learned to drilling operations teams.
• Support drilling performance reporting systems and maintain accurate performance databases.
• Conduct quality assurance and data integrity checks on drilling performance data.
• Coordinate with real‑time operations centres and engineering data management systems to collect and update operational data.
• Compile drilling performance reports for management and stakeholders.
• Support operational excellence initiatives including cost reduction and performance improvement programmes.
• Participate in technology implementation and innovation initiatives to improve drilling performance.
• Enhance internal performance management processes and reporting systems to improve operational data quality.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in drilling operations or drilling performance analysis within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong understanding of drilling operations, well performance indicators, and operational efficiency metrics.
• Experience working with drilling performance data systems, engineering databases, and operational reporting tools.
• Ability to analyse complex operational data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and analytical skills to support operational performance improvement initiatives.

Skills Set

• Drilling performance analysis and KPI monitoring
• Oil and gas drilling operations knowledge
• Operational performance reporting and benchmarking
• Engineering data analysis and database management
• Real‑time drilling monitoring and operational analytics
• Cost optimisation and operational efficiency initiatives
• Performance management systems and reporting tools
• Technical documentation and engineering reporting

Why Join Us

Opportunity to contribute to operational excellence within one of the world's leading energy companies. Work with advanced drilling technologies and performance monitoring systems. Collaborate with experienced engineers and operations specialists on large‑scale drilling programmes. Build a career within a globally recognised organisation focused on energy innovation and operational efficiency.