Senior Drilling Engineer — Strategy, Design & Safe Execution

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

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