Engineer, Field Services (DD & LWD)

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

Job summary

A leading oil service company in Abu Dhabi is looking for an experienced Directional Driller to supervise junior engineers and manage drilling operations. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in engineering and strong communication skills, with responsibilities including training staff, overseeing wellsite activities, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to handle complex problem-solving at the wellsite.

Qualifications

• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.
• Must possess strong computer knowledge.
• Attention to detail required for monitoring data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior Field Engineers during wellsite activities.
• Provide direction and problem resolution at the wellsite.
• Train and develop staff to meet operational objectives.

Skills

Fluency in spoken and written English

Good computer knowledge

Ability to communicate effectively

Good mechanical aptitude

Education

BSc in an engineering discipline

Job description

Job Purpose

At ADNOC Drilling OFS, this position is responsible for implementing directional drilling and Measurement While Drilling/ Logging While Drilling operations at wellsite. Also supervising and instructing Junior Field Engineers on wellsite work and activities, as well as providing advice and direction to external customers and third-party wellsite colleagues. This position is also responsible for maintaining frequent internal and external customer contacts in order to maintain and grow the company's status as the recognized leader within the oil service industry. This position is responsible for providing Logging While Drilling (LWD) solutions at well sites along with his capability to drive the operation as an experienced Directional Driller.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

• Under minimal supervision, provide direct instruction and supervision to junior Field Engineers on day-to-day wellsite work and activities.
• Provide advice and direction to external customer and third-party wellsite colleagues as appropriate.
• Provide resolution to a diverse scope and range of complex problems at the wellsite where analysis of data requires having a broad knowledge of the product line's tool(s) and/or service(s).
• Work is evaluated upon completion by a Field Supervisor (where appropriate), local Operations Management and the external Customer to ensure objectives have been met.
• Act as a project leader and mentor junior field engineers.
• Maintain frequent intra-organizational and external customer contacts with a high degree of professionalism.
• Execute other related duties as assigned.
• Conduct all business activities in accordance with ADNOC Drilling Standard Operating Procedures, HSE policies and Legal Compliance requirements.
• Successfully complete additional advanced technical training and assigned well site development programs.
• Providing resolution to drilling problems of moderately complex scope at the well site where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercising judgment to determine the appropriate action at the well site when performing well site surveys, directional work, and LWD work.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

• Recognizing the operational status of field equipment at the well site and maintaining it when appropriate.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets

• Provide input for preparation of the Department/ Section budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Department / Section's work programs in line with Company and International standards.
• Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management

Generic Accountabilities (continue)

Internal Communications & Working Relationships
Contact with line Manager/ peers and other employees within the company/Group as required
External Communications & Working Relationships
Contact with external parties including consultants, third party service providers, and government agencies as required

Minimum Qualification

• BSc in an engineering discipline, or equivalent.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Good computer knowledge.
• Ability to successfully complete advanced technical training and assigned well site development programs.
• Ability to take direction and work efficiently in teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a courteous manner.
• Must have visual acuity and attention to detail, enough to monitor multiple computer screens, record logs and readouts for long periods of uninterrupted time.
• Good mechanical aptitude required.

Professional Certifications

As applicable

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort
Minimal
Work Environment
A/C environment, could be exposed to the prevailing weather conditions like heat, humidity and dust during occasional site visits.

Additional Details

Job Family / Sub Family: Operations/Drilling Operations