Lead Field Drilling Engineer – LWD & Directional

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil services company is seeking a Directional Driller specializing in Logging While Drilling operations. This role involves supervising and instructing junior Field Engineers, resolving complex wellsite issues, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a BSc in engineering, fluency in English, and a strong mechanical aptitude. The position promises a challenging environment where successful candidates will play a key role in maintaining the company’s leadership in the oil service industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete advanced technical training and assigned well site development programs.
• Must have visual acuity and attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction and work efficiently in teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement directional drilling and LWD operations at wellsite.
• Supervise and mentor junior Field Engineers.
• Maintain frequent internal and external customer contacts.
• Evaluate wellsite data and provide resolutions to complex problems.

Skills

Fluency in spoken and written English

Good computer knowledge

Ability to communicate effectively

Good mechanical aptitude

Education

BSc in an engineering discipline or equivalent

Job description

A leading oil services company is seeking a Directional Driller specializing in Logging While Drilling operations. This role involves supervising and instructing junior Field Engineers, resolving complex wellsite issues, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a BSc in engineering, fluency in English, and a strong mechanical aptitude. The position promises a challenging environment where successful candidates will play a key role in maintaining the company’s leadership in the oil service industry.