Engineer, Field (Well Test)

ADNOC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified engineer to plan and coordinate drilling activities at the wellsite. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in engineering and at least 6 years of field experience in drilling operations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with engineering standards and providing technical guidance for well design. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' field experience in drilling operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate drilling activities at the Wellsite.
• Provide technical guidance for developing a well plan.
• Evaluate feasibility and risks involved in well objectives.
• Develop cost estimates and equipment requirements.
• Ensure adherence to company well engineering and HSE standards.

Skills

Fluency in spoken and written English

Good computer knowledge

Education

BSc in an engineering discipline

Job description

Job Purpose

Plans and coordinates the Drilling activities at the Wellsite including reviewing and studying drilling operational/engineering processes and reports. Coordinates the planning and execution of the company’s drilling operations and well completion. Coordinates the preparation of the drilling budget, controls expenditure and justifies variances.

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Consider well design options based on a review of drilling objectives and recommendations proposed by operations teams.
• Provide technical guidance and support in developing a well plan and generating a well design that incorporates the casing, cementing and directional drilling parameters. Solicit and evaluate input from relevant service company providers.
• Evaluate the feasibility of and the risks involved in achieving well objectives.
• Generate cost estimates for the proposed well design, and develop an equipment list and material requirements.
• Review drilling rig and other equipment specifications to ensure adequacy for the proposed well design.
• Prepare a drilling program to meet well objectives.
• Ensure that all well planning and design activities are conducted using workflows that comply with company well engineering and HSE standards, industry best practices and statutory requirements.
• Provide technical input for the preparation and evaluation of tenders.
• Implement and track the company’s AFE review process for the well plan and well design.
• Review existing and new technologies for incorporation into the well design.
• Liaise with drilling operations team to identify requirements for equipment, materials and services, and to coordinate scheduling of well operations.
• Review well work program with sponsoring department and propose modifications or amendments where needed.
• Maintain effective and proper working relationships with contractors and service companies to ensure that company requirements are understood and met in terms of expected standards of quality and performance.
• Work with rig site personnel to identify lessons learned during well operations.
• Conduct weekly meetings to review well progress relative to benchmark targets and to convey the lessons learned during that week. Where problems have occurred, identify root causes and arrive at creative and technically sound solutions.
• Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.
• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Minimum Qualification:

• BSc in an engineering discipline, or equivalent.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills:

• 6 years' field experience, in drilling operations
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Good computer knowledge.