Kaizen Operations Drilling Support (MWD/LWD, Directional Drilling)

National Oilwell Varco; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco seeks a Kaizen Operations Drilling Support specialist in Abu Dhabi to deploy and support our Kaizen digital drilling products. The role focuses on field-based product support and training for customers and internal teams, including deployments and trials.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in MWD/LWD or directional drilling, be capable of training on digital drilling solutions, and be prepared for international travel.

Qualifications

• Familiar with drilling practices and can identify areas of concern based on real-time drilling data.
• Provide frontline digital drilling solutions support and be able to elevate issues when required based on well-defined processes.
• Communicating with internal teams and customers daily.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Self-motivated, proactive and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Support digital drilling applications through field-based training and deployments.
• Engage with customer-side Drilling Engineers before and during deployments, including training and feedback.
• Assist in training, drilling advisory, and sustained adoption activities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Line, Field Engineering, Operations and Digital Commercialization teams to share Kaizen knowledge.

Skills

Drilling knowledge

Digital drilling support

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Self-motivated

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Kaizen Operations Drilling Support (MWD/LWD, Directional Drilling)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

Job Summary
The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring “Kaizen” digital application success via rig- and office-based
product support and training. Deploying and supporting our new digital drilling products, Kaizen."

Responsibilities

This predominantly field-based role supports digital drilling applications through internal and customer-facing product
training and support. The Kaizen Operations Drilling Support will engage with customer-side Drilling Engineers prior
to and during deployments, in addition to supporting training, drilling advisory, and feedback during sustained
adoption. The Kaizen Operations Drilling Support will work closely with Sales, Product Line, Field Engineering,
Operations and Digital Commercialization groups internally, providing additional specialized Kaizen knowledge for
deployments & trials.

Qualifications

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Familiar with drilling practices and can identify areas of concern based on available real-time drilling data.
• Provide frontline digital drilling solutions support and be able to elevate issues when required based on well-defined processes.
• Communicating with internal teams and customers daily
• Must be prepared for international travel.
• Must be self-motivating individual.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the individual may be required to carry out other tasks that Management feel are considered reasonable within the
context of this role.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• HS Diploma or GED
• 4+ years’ experience in MWD/LWD, directional drilling, drilling engineering or similar.
• Familiar with drilling practices and can identify areas of concern based on available real-time drilling data.
• Provide frontline digital drilling solutions support and be able to elevate issues when required based on well-defined processes.
• Communicating with internal teams and customers daily.

About Us

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This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

Job Info

• Job Identification 42364
• Job Category Drilling Solutions
• Posting Date 07/24/2026, 10:59 AM
• Apply Before 08/15/2026, 07:55 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations P.O. Box 129920, ICAD-2 129920, Abu Dhabi, AE