Senior Drilling Engineer

Al Melehy Human Resource Services LLC - SPC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 440,690 - 587,587; Full time

Job summary

Al Melehy Human Resource Services LLC - SPC is seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience, including 8 years in a senior role, and possesses a relevant degree. Responsibilities include overseeing drilling project execution and ensuring technical specifications for well construction are met.

The position demands strong capabilities in conceptual well design and managing diverse drilling operations in various environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience as a Drilling Engineer including 8 years as Senior Drilling Engineer.
• Experience leading drilling part of FDP document and finalizing key technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical requirement evaluation criteria for tender documents.
• Control timelines for deliverables including Basis of Well Design and Conceptual Well Design.

Skills

Drilling Project Execution Plan

Conceptual Well Design

Technical Specification Verification

Cementing

Directional Drilling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

Senior Drilling Engineer

Minimum Requirements
Minimum 15 years experience as Drilling Engineer including 8 years as Senior Drilling Engineer.
Has experience as Senir Drilling Engineer and worked for conceptual well design, verified the technical specification with Halliburton Well Plan and Stress Check Well Cat, develop technical requirement evaluation criteria of the tender document for jack-up rig and key drilling services, drilling fluid, cementing, directional drilling, tubular handling, etc.

Worked on Drilling Project Execution Plan, specify and control the timeline of each deliverable including Basis of Well Design, Conceptual Well Design and Overall Contract Strategy. Has experience of leading drilling part of FDP document especially finalizing the key technical specification of the well construction—casing, wellhead, drilling fluid, cementing—and the required technical specification of jack-up rig.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Drilling Engineering, or related field from a recognized university. A minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in drilling operations, with a proven track record in complex well designs. Experience working in diverse geographies and environments, demonstrating adaptability and cultural sensitivity.