DRILLING ENGINEER

KILONEWTONS; Muscat; On-site; OMR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is seeking a skilled Drilling Engineer to optimize its operations in Oman. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of drilling engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering, and proficiency in well planning software. This role involves designing drilling programs, monitoring operations, and collaborating with field teams. Benefits include a tax-free salary, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Tax-free salary + performance bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Continuous training

Qualifications

• 5+ years in drilling engineering, preferably in Oman/GCC.
• Expertise in drilling technologies and well planning software.
• IWCF certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cost-effective drilling programs for wells.
• Conduct well engineering calculations including torque/drag.
• Monitor daily drilling operations and troubleshoot issues.
• Prepare AFE estimates and optimize drilling budgets.
• Ensure compliance with Oman oil & gas regulations.

Skills

Drilling engineering

Well planning software

Directional drilling interpretation

Casing design

Well control procedures

Drilling fluids optimization

Education

Bachelor's in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

WellPlan

Petrel

Drillbench

StressCheck

Job description

Job Title: Drilling Engineer

Company: KILONEWTONS | Location: Muscat, Oman

Experience: 5+ Years | ️ Job Type: Full-time

Website: www.kilonewtons.com

Job Overview

KILONEWTONS is hiring a skilled Drilling Engineer to optimize our oil & gas operations in Oman. We need an expert with 5+ years of drilling engineering experience, proficiency in industry software, and a strong grasp of well design principles. Ready to take on challenging drilling projects? Your expertise starts here!

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement cost-effective drilling programs for onshore/offshore wells

Conduct well engineering calculations (torque/drag, hydraulics, casing design)

Monitor daily drilling operations and troubleshoot technical issues

Prepare AFE estimates and optimize drilling budgets

Ensure compliance with Oman oil & gas regulations and HSE standards

Analyze drilling data to improve performance and reduce NPT

Coordinate with geologists, contractors, and field teams

Evaluate and recommend new drilling technologies

️ Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering

5+ years in drilling engineering (Oman/GCC experience preferred)

Expertise In

• Well planning software: WellPlan, Petrel, Drillbench
• Directional drilling: Gyro/MWD/LWD interpretation
• Casing design: StressCheck or similar Strong knowledge of:
• HPHT drilling
• Well control procedures (IWCF certified preferred)
• Drilling fluids optimization
  
  

Why Join Us?

Tax-free salary + performance bonuses

Work on major Oman energy projects

Career growth in a dynamic team

Continuous training opportunities

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