Senior Coiled-Tubing Drilling Specialist

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is seeking a senior Drilling Engineer to set and manage lump sum turnkey campaigns, coordinating unconventional drilling and testing activities and overseeing cost control and rig schedules in the UAE.

The role requires leadership of drilling teams, validation of drilling programs, and collaboration with Petroleum, Reservoir, and Petrophysics engineers to define development plans and ensure alignment with company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years related experience in Drilling/Workover Engineering and Operations.
• Experience with OPCOs, preferably UAE.
• Experience in offshore and onshore drilling activities.

Responsibilities

• Set and manage Lump sum turnkey campaign Scope of Work with all related activities.
• Lead Drilling Integrated Project Management teams to execute ADNOC Exploration Biogenic Gas wells.
• Endorse and approve Drilling programs and AFE for subjected wells.
• Define Full Field Development Plans and exploration requirements with Petrophysicists and reservoir engineers.
• Advise Exploration on drilling planning, prognosis and technical requirements.

Skills

Drilling operations

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Landmark package

Job description

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is seeking a senior Drilling Engineer to set and manage lump sum turnkey campaigns, coordinating unconventional drilling and testing activities and overseeing cost control and rig schedules in the UAE.

The role requires leadership of drilling teams, validation of drilling programs, and collaboration with Petroleum, Reservoir, and Petrophysics engineers to define development plans and ensure alignment with company objectives.