Specialist, Drilling Engineering (Fluids)

ADNOC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Drilling Engineer to design and optimize drilling programs, lead operations, and safeguard well integrity across onshore and offshore projects.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering, have at least 5 years of drilling experience, and possess IWCF/IADC Well Control certification. UAE-based work with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of drilling engineering experience.
• IWCF/IADC Well Control certification required; additional drilling certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and optimize drilling programs to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Develop and implement innovative drilling techniques and technologies.
• Examine and analyze drilling data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve operational challenges during drilling.
• Review and advise on casing design and material selection for various projects.
• Execute well suspension and abandonment plans in compliance with industry standards.
• Advise on blowout contingency plans and hazard identification strategies.
• Analyze subsurface pressures, borehole stability, and rock mechanics to ensure drilling integrity.
• Develop and review cementing design and operations for well integrity.
• Supervise directional drilling and anti-collision strategies to ensure safety and accuracy.

Skills

Drilling engineering

Well control

Data analysis

Casing design

Directional drilling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IWCF/IADC Well Control Certification

Job description

About Company

Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market. Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make todays energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030.

Long Description

About Company

Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market. Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make todays energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030.

Abou Role

• Prepare and optimize drilling programs to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Develop and implement innovative drilling techniques and technologies.
• Examine and analyze drilling data to identify areas for improvement.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve operational challenges during drilling activities.
• Review and advise on casing design and material selection for various drilling projects.
• Execute well suspension and abandonment plans in compliance with industry standards.
• Advise on blowout contingency plans and hazard identification strategies.
• Analyze subsurface pressures, borehole stability, and rock mechanics to ensure drilling integrity.
• Develop and review cementing design and operations for optimal well integrity.
• Supervise directional drilling and anticollision strategies to ensure safety and accuracy.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in drilling engineering or related roles.
• Certification in Well Control (e.g., IWCF or IADC) is required. Additional certifications in drilling operations are preferred.