Team Leader, Geosteering (RNS)

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior Reservoir Navigation/Geosteering Engineer to lead a team of engineers and provide professional geosteering support to drilling operations. You will oversee 2D interpretation, model checks, and QC to ensure well prognosis alignment with the plan.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Geosciences and 8+ years in drilling services, with strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geosciences or related earth science discipline.
• 8 years of experience in drilling services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a drive for results.

Responsibilities

• Supervises technical support for Reservoir Navigation/Geosteering operations including pre/post well 2D interpretation and log QC.
• Provides technical advice on Reservoir Navigation/Geosteering operations.
• Manages and approves execution of service contracts and quarterly allocation of services to contractors.
• Secures additional services for expansion of work including new rigs, new fields and special projects.
• Monitors contractor performance and allocation of services based on market share and capabilities.
• Oversees introduction of new Geosteering/RNS technologies.
• Handles special projects as assigned.
• Comply with UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geosciences

Job description

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:
Manages a team of Engineers, RNS to provide professional reservoir navigation/geosteering support to operational sites to ensure all drilling operations are carried out successfully in line with the well prognosis and plan.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Job Specific Accountabilities
• Supervises the technical support provided for Reservoir Navigation/Geosteering operations including pre/post well 2D interpretation/modeling and log production/QC (Quality Control).
• Provides technical advice and guidance on Reservoir Navigation/Geosteering operations.
• Manages and approves the execution of service contracts including quarterly allocation of services to contractors.
• Secures additional services needed for expansion of work including new rigs, new fields and special projects.
• Manages and monitors contractor’s performance and the allocation of services based on market share and capabilities.
• Supervises the introduction of new Geosteering/RNS technologies.
• Manages special projects as assigned.
• Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Minimum Qualification
• Bachelor's Degree in Geosciences or a related earth science discipline.
• Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
• 8 years’ of experience in drilling services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a drive for results.