Offshore Drilling Operations Lead Engineer

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced engineer to provide planning, preparation and review support for drilling, completion and abandonment operations offshore. You will supervise offshore activities to ensure safe, efficient execution within approved programs and budgets.

You will act as the interface between offshore and onshore teams, coordinate rig activities, manage personnel, materials and logistics, and monitor contractor and service performance to meet contractual

Responsibilities

• Supervise offshore operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with company standards
• Ensure all well operations are safely executed in line with approved programs, budgets, and company objectives
• Manage rig activities, offshore personnel, materials, and logistics to prevent operational delays
• Provide engineering support for planning, preparation, and review of drilling, completion, and abandonment operations
• Act as the key interface between offshore operations and onshore teams to ensure alignment with company objectives
• Ensure contractor and service company performance meets contractual and operational expectations
• Maintain compliance with the Company Safety Management System and HSEQ standards
• Ensure timely availability of personnel, equipment, and materials offshore
• Support internal and corporate audits where required

Job description

Wood in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced engineer to provide planning, preparation and review support for drilling, completion and abandonment operations offshore. You will supervise offshore activities to ensure safe, efficient execution within approved programs and budgets.

You will act as the interface between offshore and onshore teams, coordinate rig activities, manage personnel, materials and logistics, and monitor contractor and service performance to meet contractual