Drilling Specialist – Cementing & Unconventional Ops Lead

ADNOC Drilling; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Drilling in Abu Dhabi invites experienced engineers to lead drilling and workover campaigns, setting scope and cost controls for lump sum turnkey projects. You will supervise integrated PM teams, approve drilling programs and AFEs, and develop field development plans while ensuring HSE and compliance with ADNOC standards.

This demanding role requires offshore and onshore expertise and proficiency with drilling software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years related experience in Drilling/Workover Engineering and Operations.
• Experience with OPCOs, UAE preferred.
• Experience with rig offshore and office environments.
• Experience in drilling technologies (UBD, MPD, CTD, ERD).
• Proficient in drilling software; Landmark preferred.
• Experience in Wells and Drilling Operations business planning.
• Proven track of leading drilling teams.

Responsibilities

• Set and manage Lump sum turnkey campaign scope of work with all related activities and manage unconventional drilling and testing activities (UBD, MLT, and multi stage frac).
• Lead and direct the Drilling Integrated Project Management teams of the assigned service companies to execute ADNOC Exploration Biogenic Gas wells in line with the plans.
• Endorse and approve Drilling programs and AFE for the subjected wells.
• Define the Full Field Development Plans and explore requirements with Petroleum, Reservoir, and Petrophysics.
• Advise Exploration on drilling planning, prognosis, and technical requirements.
• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet objectives.
• Provide input for budgets and monitor variances to support cost control.
• Implement policies, processes, and procedures to support work programs.
• Contribute to achieving performance objectives within the company framework.
• Design and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and ADNOC standards.
• Provide MIS and progress reports for management.
• Maintain daily contacts with Exploration, Drilling, JV/OPCOs, and external service providers.

Skills

Drilling/Workover

OPCO experience

Rig offshore & office

Drilling tech: UBD/MPD/CTD/ERD

Drilling software (Landmark)

Business planning

Leadership in drilling teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Landmark package

Job description

ADNOC Drilling in Abu Dhabi invites experienced engineers to lead drilling and workover campaigns, setting scope and cost controls for lump sum turnkey projects. You will supervise integrated PM teams, approve drilling programs and AFEs, and develop field development plans while ensuring HSE and compliance with ADNOC standards.

This demanding role requires offshore and onshore expertise and proficiency with drilling software.