Operator, Shop-Explosive

ADNOC Drilling; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Drilling is seeking a safety-focused specialist to safely handle explosives and detonating devices during wireline logging operations. You will ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency in a demanding oilfield environment.

Requirements include 2+ years in explosives handling, familiarity with wireline equipment, and a strong commitment to safety. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to procedures, and ongoing competency development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of explosives handling experience.
• Explosives Handler Certification is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with wireline logging operations is an advantage.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, transport, and store explosives and detonating devices according to safety protocols.
• Prepare charges and detonating systems for deployment in wellbore operations.
• Execute deployment and detonation of charges per plan and safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with logging services team to integrate explosive operations with logging operations.
• Comply with UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client asset integrity codes of practice.

Skills

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for safely and efficiently handling explosives and detonating devices during wireline logging operations. Ensures compliance with all safety regulations and procedures while maintaining operational efficiency and effectiveness.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Safely handle, transport, and store explosives and detonating devices according to established safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare explosive charges and detonating systems for deployment in wellbore operations, ensuring accuracy and precision.
• Execute the deployment and detonation of explosive charges in accordance with operational plans and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with other members of the logging services team to coordinate activities and ensure seamless integration of explosive operations with overall logging operations.
• Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.

Generic Accountabilities

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement and comply with all relevant functional policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures to accomplish operational objectives.

Training

• Provide on-the-job Training to meet Competency Based Training programs for UAE Nationalization.

Tool Box

• Maintain all tools, safety gear and equipment provided by company safely and in working condition.
• Arrange for repair or replacement of any tools and safety gear that may not be in good working condition.

Time Management

• Carry out all maintenance jobs in line with assigned time standards.
• Inform the Maintenance Supervisor in case additional resources are required to carry out the job within the assigned time frame.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the identification of areas and opportunities for continuous improvement in the operating procedures, modification of functional processes, machinery or equipment.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Division in line with international standards, best practices and Corporate Code of Practices and to ensure integrity and safety of assets.

Housekeeping

• Maintain the work environment clean and tidy before, during and after executing the job, in line with established standards of Hygiene and Housekeeping.

Reports

• Collect technical data from the field as required and provide inputs to prepare Section progress reports for Company Management.
• Provide input for the preparation of Method statements and initiate Near Miss reports.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Regular contact with Supervisor.

External

• None.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in explosives handling or a related field, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Certification or training in explosives handling and safety (e.g., Explosives Handler Certification) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with wireline logging operations and equipment is an advantage.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Physical fitness and ability to work in challenging environments, including outdoor and offshore