Engineer Drilling Applications

ADNOC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Abu Dhabi is looking for a skilled Engineer to provide technical support for drilling applications and ensure efficient operations through engineering analysis. Responsibilities include well planning, BHA optimization, real-time monitoring, and comprehensive reporting. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Petroleum Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in drilling engineering. Fluency in English is essential for effective communication with teams and clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in drilling engineering.
• Knowledge of well planning and engineering principles.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for well planning and drilling performance.
• Prepare well plans and engineering calculations.
• Monitor real-time wellbore positioning to prevent interference.

Skills

Drilling engineering

Well planning

BHA optimization

Real-time monitoring

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor Degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Provide technical support and maintain ADNOC Drilling applications for well planning, BHA optimization and real‑time drilling performance. Ensure safe and efficient operations through accurate engineering analysis and digital workflows. Additionally, manage collision avoidance planning and real‑time collision monitoring. Prepare comprehensive end‑of‑well reports, capturing performance analysis, lessons learned and recommendations for continuous improvement.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Job Specific

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, environmental standards, operational guidelines and ADNOC policies and procedures.
• Prepare well plans, engineering calculations and integrated pre‑well planning program.
• Implement collision avoidance planning using industry‑standard anti‑collision rules and ADNOC guidelines.
• Monitor real‑time wellbore positioning and apply corrective actions to prevent well‑to‑well interference during drilling.
• Perform torque & drag, hydraulics and vibration modelling for complex wells.
• Provide the needed technical assistance during drilling.
• Maintain engineering documentation in company server for easy access and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare post‑well performance reviews, end‑of‑well report and lessons learned reports.
• Provide technical guidance on BHA design, hydraulics, torque & drag and vibration mitigation.
• Support operations with planning, engineering and optimisation.
• Model drilling performance using simulation software.
• Recommend tools and technologies for improved efficiency.
• Analyse offset wells data and operational KPIs.

COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIP

Internal

• Maintain consistent daily communication with teams within the Drilling Services Division, including up to Manager level, to gather information on business processes, operational requirements, and technical updates.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams, planning units, and operations support groups to ensure alignment on well planning, BHA optimisation, collision avoidance, and real‑time monitoring.
• Maintain regular engagement with customers through scheduled visits and proactive communication to strengthen relationships and obtain critical operational insights.

External

• Conduct regular customer visits and maintain proactive communication with clients to address technical queries, share performance updates and strengthen relationships.
• Has occasional contact with service providers to explore, examine and discuss technical insights and new drilling technologys.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 3+ years of experience in drilling engineering or applications.
• Knowledge of well planning & engineering principles and softwar.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.