Lead Field Drilling Engineer - LWD & Directional

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Drilling OFS is seeking a capable Engineer to lead directional drilling operations and mentor junior field engineers at the wellsite in the UAE. The role requires strong English communication and solid computer literacy for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities include supervising day-to-day wellsite activities, advising external customers and third-party colleagues, and resolving moderately complex drilling problems while adhering to SOPs, HSE policies, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• BSc in an engineering discipline, or equivalent.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Good computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English fluency

Computer literacy

Education

BSc in engineering

Job description

ADNOC Drilling OFS is seeking a capable Engineer to lead directional drilling operations and mentor junior field engineers at the wellsite in the UAE. The role requires strong English communication and solid computer literacy for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities include supervising day-to-day wellsite activities, advising external customers and third-party colleagues, and resolving moderately complex drilling problems while adhering to SOPs, HSE policies, and compliance requirements.