Drilling Services Contracts Specialist

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Drilling Services Contracts Specialist to manage contracting activities for ADNOC Onshore. The role involves developing tender strategies, preparing technical and commercial requirements, evaluating service providers and managing contract commitments through the lifecycle.

The successful candidate will collaborate with drilling teams, procurement, legal, HSE and QA to ensure compliance with ADNOC Onshore policies and industry standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science is required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including drilling technology, equipment, products and methods.
• Experience with financial, tendering, contracting and cost engineering systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage drilling services contracting lifecycle from tender strategy to closeout.
• Coordinate technical and commercial evaluations with stakeholders (drilling, procurement, legal, HSE, QA).
• Prepare technical and commercial contract requirements and pricing structures for tenders.
• Participate in contract negotiations and provide input on terms, service requirements and pricing.

Skills

Contract management

Tendering

Stakeholder coordination

Vendor evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Drilling Services Contracts Specialist Job Snapshot

Role: Drilling Services Contracts Specialist

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Contracts Administration

Experience: Minimum 8 years, including experience in drilling technology, equipment, products and methods

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Drilling Services Contracts Specialist to manage drilling services contracting activities for ADNOC Onshore in Abu Dhabi. The position is responsible for developing tender strategies, preparing technical and commercial contract requirements, evaluating service providers and managing contract commitments throughout the contracting lifecycle. The role requires independent management of assigned projects, including determining appropriate contracting models, preparing business cases and coordinating technical and commercial evaluations. The successful candidate will work with drilling teams, procurement, legal, HSE and quality assurance functions to ensure drilling services contracts meet operational requirements, ADNOC Onshore policies, applicable regulations and recognized industry practices. The position supports cost-effective drilling operations and the effective use of drilling technologies, equipment and services, including activities associated with exploration and appraisal wells.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Contracts Administration

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Accountabilities

Drilling Services Tender Strategy and Planning

• Identify and validate requirements for tendering drilling services contracts based on operational and business needs.


• Develop business cases and tendering strategies, and obtain the necessary approvals in accordance with established procedures.


• Determine appropriate contracting models for assigned drilling services projects.


• Evaluate existing bidder lists to assess the technical competency and suitability of participating companies.


• Participate in the prequalification of newly registered contractors and recommend suitable service providers based on their capabilities.


• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to establish contracting requirements that support drilling operations, cost efficiency and business continuity.


• Ensure tendering approaches reflect applicable ADNOC Onshore policies, industry practices and legal requirements.

Tender Preparation and Technical Evaluation

• Develop technical requirements, scopes of work, service specifications and pricing structures for drilling services contracts.


• Prepare contracting and tendering strategies aligned with the proposed operating and service delivery models.


• Provide engineering and technical support throughout tender preparation and evaluation activities.


• Review tender packages to ensure Request for Tendering (RFT) documents are clear, complete and consistent with approved scopes of work.


• Verify that tender documentation complies with applicable ADNOC standards and contracting requirements.


• Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of submitted bids.


• Participate in contract negotiations and provide technical input on proposed terms, service requirements and pricing arrangements.


• Perform functional reviews of completed tender documentation before submission through the relevant approval process.

Tender Committee and Approval Coordination

• Prepare technical information and supporting documentation for Tender Committee meetings.


• Review Tender Board submissions to verify the accuracy and completeness of technical requirements.


• Attend Tender Board meetings when required and represent the technical aspects of drilling services proposals.


• Coordinate responses to technical clarifications raised during tender reviews and approval processes.


• Support the preparation of documentation required for contracting decisions and management approvals.

Contract Execution and Contractor Management

• Monitor drilling services contract implementation, including contractor mobilization and operational readiness.


• Follow up on contractor compliance with HSE requirements and implementation of agreed corrective actions.


• Monitor contractor performance, service delivery and allocation of work under approved contracts.


• Prepare contractor allocations in accordance with approved share allocation arrangements, performance results and available capabilities.


• Coordinate with internal team members to maintain contract effectiveness and support operational requirements.


• Capture lessons learned from existing contracts and incorporate relevant improvements into future contracting activities.


• Manage contract resources, including personnel and equipment, to support continuity of drilling services.


• Liaise with HSE, Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams and end users to verify that contracted equipment and services meet required standards.

Contract Variations, Claims and Dispute Resolution

• Identify and document contract variations arising during contract execution.


• Ensure variations are reviewed and processed in accordance with the applicable Delegation of Authority.


• Coordinate with the Procurement Division and Legal function in reviewing contract claims and disputes.


• Participate in negotiations concerning contract variations, claims and related commercial matters.


• Review contractor performance evaluations and address contractual issues affecting service delivery.


• Support the resolution of disputes while maintaining compliance with approved contracting procedures.

Contract Administration and Closeout

• Maintain accurate contract status information and comply with established reporting requirements.


• Monitor contract validity, commitments and performance throughout the contract lifecycle.


• Periodically review outstanding contract commitments and unused Release Orders.


• Coordinate the clearance of unused commitments and reconciliation of contract values.


• Ensure contract completion and closeout activities are performed in accordance with applicable procedures.


• Maintain relevant contract records and supporting documentation for review and reporting.


• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract arrangements remain aligned with drilling services requirements.

Technical and Operational Coordination

• Apply knowledge of drilling technologies, equipment, products and methods when assessing technical service requirements.


• Work with drilling operations personnel to ensure contracted services are suitable for intended field applications.


• Coordinate with end users to clarify equipment specifications, operational requirements and service performance expectations.


• Support the assessment of technical and commercial solutions that contribute to efficient drilling operations.


• Ensure contracted services and equipment comply with relevant technical standards, HSE requirements and quality expectations.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Education

Bachelor 's degree in Engineering or Science, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or an equivalent relevant discipline.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience, including involvement in drilling technology, equipment, products and methods.


• Experience working at well sites and understanding drilling operational requirements.


• Experience with financial, tendering, contracting and cost engineering systems and procedures.


• Practical knowledge of technical evaluations, contractor management and drilling services contracting activities.

Professional Certifications

Contract Management certificates.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Drilling Services and Technology

• Knowledge of drilling operations, technologies and associated equipment and products.


• Understanding of drilling methods and the technical requirements of contracted services.


• Familiarity with well-site activities and operational service requirements.


• Ability to assess contractor technical capabilities and the suitability of proposed equipment and services.

Tendering and Contract Management

• Knowledge of tender preparation, technical scopes of work and contracting strategies.


• Ability to evaluate technical and commercial proposals.


• Understanding of bidder prequalification and contractor performance assessment.


• Familiarity with contract variations, claims, disputes and closeout procedures.


• Knowledge of contract commitments, Release Orders and contract value reconciliation.


• Understanding of financial and cost engineering procedures relevant to drilling services contracts.

Compliance and Stakeholder Coordination

• Understanding of applicable industry standards, company policies and contracting procedures.


• Awareness of HSE and quality requirements for drilling equipment and services.


• Ability to coordinate with procurement, legal, technical, HSE and operational stakeholders.


• Effective technical communication and documentation skills.


• Ability to manage assigned contracting activities independently while maintaining coordination with relevant teams.

The Drilling Services Contracts Specialist supports ADNOC Onshore's drilling activities through effective tender planning, technical evaluation, contract administration and contractor performance management. The role requires sound technical judgment, knowledge of drilling services and disciplined management of contractual commitments to support safe, reliable and cost-effective operations.