Petroleum Development Engineer - Drilling Operations

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 293,793 - 440,690; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE is hiring a Petroleum Development Engineer specializing in drilling operations. The role involves overseeing well performance, optimizing production, and supporting effective drilling execution. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience.

Join us to work on significant oil and gas projects and enjoy ample growth opportunities within one of the region's leading companies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in all aspects of petroleum engineering operations.
• Strong experience in drilling operations, production optimization, and field development planning.
• Knowledge of artificial lift systems, well testing, and production diagnostics.
• Experience with nodal analysis, pressure transient analysis, and reservoir performance support.
• Familiarity with drilling operations coordination and field production monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Generate completion concepts and define completion requirements aligned with production and injection strategies for wells.
• Support pilot hole data acquisition planning, execution, and evaluation for drilling and reservoir development activities.
• Identify opportunities for production optimization and improve production system efficiency.
• Monitor daily well performance, diagnose operational issues, and recommend optimization opportunities.
• Conduct nodal analysis for production system optimization and support pressure transient analysis for reservoir teams.

Skills

Petroleum Engineering Operations

Drilling Operations Support

Artificial Lift Design

Nodal Analysis

Well Testing Strategy

Pressure Transient Analysis

Production Optimization

Injection System Monitoring

Completion Design

Reservoir Performance Support

Production Technology Studies

Field Development Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Petroleum Development Engineer– Drilling Operations

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE | Industry: Oil and Energy | Function: Engineering | Experience: Minimum 8 years | Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Petroleum Development Engineer hiring opportunity in Abu Dhabi, UAE within the Oil and Energy sector for professionals experienced in drilling operations, production optimization, and petroleum engineering development. This role focuses on planning, monitoring, and improving well performance, supporting drilling execution, and maximizing production and injection efficiency across field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate completion concepts and define completion requirements aligned with production and injection strategies for wells.
• Support pilot hole data acquisition planning, execution, and evaluation for drilling and reservoir development activities.
• Identify opportunities for production optimization and improve production system efficiency.
• Perform artificial lift design for oil producers and recommend the most effective lift solutions.
• Finalize well testing strategies, monitor testing activities, and evaluate test results for production improvement.
• Monitor daily well performance, diagnose operational issues, and recommend optimization opportunities.
• Conduct nodal analysis for production system optimization and support pressure transient analysis for reservoir teams.
• Monitor drilling activities closely, identify operational concerns, and provide technical support for smooth drilling execution.
• Maintain complete well databases including operational history, well tests, pressure data, and optimization activities.
• Ensure planned well programs are followed and report required deviations for technical approval.
• Recommend and plan special tests or pilot projects before field-wide implementation.
• Conduct engineering studies for debottlenecking existing facilities and improving production capacity.
• Investigate production technology challenges and recommend technical solutions using advanced equipment and testing methods.
• Review and support implementation of new technologies related to production, injection, and artificial lift systems.
• Prepare monthly production and injection potential reports based on flow tests, rig activity, and commissioning schedules.
• Establish priorities for opening depleted wells while maintaining reservoir balance and production targets.
• Monitor gas and water injection activities to ensure compliance with required specifications and quantities.

Ideal Profile– Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in all aspects of petroleum engineering operations.
• Strong experience in drilling operations, production optimization, and field development planning.
• Knowledge of artificial lift systems, well testing, and production diagnostics.
• Experience with nodal analysis, pressure transient analysis, and reservoir performance support.
• Familiarity with drilling operations coordination and field production monitoring.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for production and injection system optimization.
• Ability to coordinate with drilling teams, operations, contractors, and technical stakeholders.
• Good understanding of HSE compliance and field operational standards.

Skills Set

• Petroleum Engineering Operations
• Drilling Operations Support
• Artificial Lift Design
• Nodal Analysis
• Well Testing Strategy
• Pressure Transient Analysis
• Production Optimization
• Injection System Monitoring
• Completion Design
• Reservoir Performance Support
• Production Technology Studies
• Field Development Planning

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on major upstream oil and gas development projects with one of the region's leading energy companies.
• Exposure to advanced drilling operations and large-scale production optimization programs.
• Strong technical career growth within petroleum engineering and field development leadership.
• High-impact role supporting production targets, asset performance, and operational reliability.
• Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is a leading integrated energy company based in Abu Dhabi, operating across oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. Through world-class field development and advanced engineering practices, ADNOC offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to strategic production growth and long-term energy security.