PRINCIPAL DRILLING ENGINEER

QatarEnergy Qatarization; Dukhan; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

QatarEnergy Qatarization seeks a seasoned Drilling Operations Engineer to provide technical leadership across planning, design and execution of drilling and workover projects in Qatar. You will develop safe and cost-efficient drilling programs, support active rig operations, and drive risk management while coordinating with stakeholders and contractors.

The role requires deep expertise in well design, completions, and drilling fluids, plus strong use of key software and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university (prefer petroleum).
• Extensive experience in drilling operations engineering (15+ years).
• Strong knowledge of well design, tubular design, completions and wellbore construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for planning, design and execution of drilling and workover operations.
• Develop safe, efficient and cost-effective drilling programs.
• Support rig operations and manage operational risks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and contractors to ensure adherence to HSE and company standards.

Skills

Well design

Tubular design

Completions

Wellbore construction

Drilling fluids

Well control

Geology understanding

Drilling software

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Petroleum preferred)

Tools

Compass

Well Plan

Stress Check

Casing Seat/Similar

Job description

Primary Purpose of the Job

Provide technical leadership and engineering support for the planning, design, and execution of drilling and workover operations.

Responsible for developing safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling programs, supporting rig operations, managing operational risks, coordinating with stakeholders and contractors, and ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with company standards, procedures, and HSE requirements.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 15 years Drilling Operations Engineering experience with an Operating Company
• Skill in well design, tubular design, completions, wellbore construction, drilling fluids, well control, and a good understanding of geology.
• Fully conversant with and ability to use drilling engineering software such as: Compass; Well Plan; Stress Check and Casing Seat or similar commercially available programs.
• Energy and enthusiasm for delivering outstanding performance and going above and beyond normal expectations.
• Ability to make the correct operational decisions based on systematic analysis with rigorous attention to detail.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (3-4 year) Engineering Degree from an accredited university, preferably Petroleum Engineering.