Field Engineer III - Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 275,000 - 349,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy services company is looking for a Field Engineer III in Abu Dhabi. The role involves providing engineering support for Managed Pressure Drilling operations, troubleshooting equipment, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have at least 5 years of oilfield experience, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and strong problem-solving abilities. This position requires adaptability and excellent communication skills. Join an innovative team that values collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of oilfield experience.
• Knowledge of drilling operations and well control.
• Willingness to travel to remote and international locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite MPD engineering support to clients.
• Rig up, operate, and troubleshoot MPD and RCD equipment.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain accurate well data.

Skills

Understanding of drilling procedures and downhole events

Ability to operate hydraulic simulation and real-time drilling systems

Proficiency in torque and drag analysis

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Overview

The Field Engineer III is responsible for applying and supervising engineering best practices in field operations related to Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD), including Victus, Underbalanced Drilling (UBD), Air Drilling (AD), Rotating Control Devices (RCD), and Downhole Deployment Valves (DDV). The role focuses on executing approved engineering designs, ensuring compliance with Weatherford's technical and safety standards, supporting clients during operations, and mentoring junior field engineers while working under the supervision of the Engineering Manager or Project Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite MPD engineering support to clients
• Implement basis of design and recommendations developed during the planning phase
• Rig up, operate, and troubleshoot MPD and RCD equipment with minimal supervision
• Support equipment preparation, green tagging, commissioning, maintenance, and shipping activities
• Operate semi-automatic and manual MPD systems, including monitoring UBD chokes, DDV, land RCD, and multiphase separators
• Connect sensors to data acquisition systems, collect, interpret, and troubleshoot operational data
• Manage and operate single-phase and multiphase hydraulic simulators, supporting well balancing and drilling calculations
• Interact with rig crews, advising drillers and clients on operational events and potential risks
• Prepare daily reports, end-of-well reports, and maintain accurate well data and databases
• Participate in HAZOPs, well planning meetings, and drilling simulations
• Review, modify, and develop MPD drilling procedures and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with Weatherford quality systems, HSE standards, and best practices
• Train, mentor, and assess Field Engineers I and II, including competency assessments when qualified
• Provide client training and contribute to technical papers and proposals
• Conduct audits, inspections, and performance tracking updates
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize downhole and surface drilling data
• Stay informed on Weatherford products that can enhance drilling and completion performance
• Perform additional MPD-related duties as assigned by management

Skills

• Strong understanding of drilling procedures and downhole events
• Ability to operate and interpret hydraulic simulation and real-time drilling systems
• Proficiency in torque and drag analysis, casing and drillstring design, and data analysis
• Excellent organizational, planning, and documentation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in team-based and field environments
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making capabilities
• High learning agility and adaptability to new technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a related oil and gas discipline
• Minimum 5 years of oilfield experience
• Knowledge of drilling operations, well control, and networking systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to travel to remote land, offshore, and international locations as required
• Flexibility to support cross-functional teams at all organizational levels
• English proficiency

About Us

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.