Drilling Completion & Engineering Advisor

Mubadala Energy; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 700,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mubadala Energy seeks a Drilling Completion & Engineering Advisor to act as the technical authority for all drilling, completion and well services activities. You will ensure wells are safely planned, executed and delivered in line with Mubadala Energy standards, SKK Migas regulations, and international best practices.

Lead the design, planning, execution, and close-out of programs, mentor onshore and offshore personnel, and promote a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Engineering and advanced degree preferred.
• 20+ years in oil and gas with offshore drilling exposure.
• Expertise in drilling engineering, well design, operations management.
• Familiar with Indonesias upstream regulatory environment and SKK Migas.
• Fluent in English; Bahasa Indonesia proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal technical advisor for drilling, completion and well services.
• Lead design, planning, execution and close-out of programs.
• Mentor onshore and offshore personnel to foster capability and high performance.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE standards.
• Oversee well designs, drilling programs, hydraulics and BHA design.
• Monitor performance, costs and risks; take corrective actions.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for smooth execution.
• Manage drilling budgets, contracts, tendering and vendor evaluation.
• Prepare reports and technical reviews for senior management.

Skills

Well engineering

Drilling technologies

Operations management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

HSE compliance

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DWES

WIMS

OMS

Job description

Drilling Completion & Engineering Advisor

About the job Drilling Completion & Engineering Advisor

Drilling Completion & Engineering Advisor

(Direct Contract - Fixed Term Employee)

Role Purpose:

Serve as the technical authority for all drilling, completion, and well services activities, ensuring wells are safely and efficiently planned, executed, and delivered in compliance with Mubadala Energys standards, SKK Migas regulations, and international best practices. Provide expert leadership, governance, and technical guidance to the drilling and engineering team, driving operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Represent Mubadala Energy in all drilling and completion activities as the principal technical advisor.
• Lead the design, planning, execution, and close-out of drilling, completion, and well intervention programs aligned with business and regulatory objectives.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to onshore and offshore personnel, fostering capability development and high-performance culture.
• Promote a robust safety culture and ensure adherence to HSE standards and legal requirements in all operations.

Operational & Engineering Oversight

• Oversee the preparation and implementation of well designs, drilling programs, and completion operations, covering casing, fluids, BHA design, cementation, hydraulics, and wellhead configuration.
• Ensure compliance with Mubadala Energys Operations Management System (OMS), Drilling Well Engineering Standards (DWES), Well Integrity Manual (WIMS), and SKK Migas requirements.
• Monitor and analyze operational performance, costs, and risks, taking corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve well delivery.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and quality assurance during rig site operations to maintain well integrity and operational continuity.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Coordinate with internal functions (Subsurface, HSSE, Finance, SCM) and external stakeholders (SKK Migas, Ministry of Energy, JV partners, service providers) to ensure smooth program execution.
• Lead simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) assessments and provide engineering input to field development and construction projects.

Commercial & Resource Management

• Manage drilling budgets for exploration, development, and well services activities, ensuring cost efficiency and value optimization.
• Oversee supply chain and contract management for drilling services, including tendering, bidding, and vendor performance evaluation.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives through KPI tracking, audits, lessons learned, and application of new technologies and innovations.
• Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and technical reviews for senior management to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications include but are not limited to the following:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Petroleum, or related discipline); advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in the oil and gas industry, with extensive offshore drilling exposure.
• Proven expertise in drilling engineering, well design, and operations management.
• Experience as a rig site drilling supervisor is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with Indonesias upstream regulatory environment and SKK Migas requirements.

Skills:

• Strong technical proficiency in well engineering, drilling technologies, and operations management systems.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Skilled in planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is a plus.
• Safety-driven mindset with demonstrated ability to handle complex technical and operational challenges.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital platforms for reporting, analysis, and technical documentation.