Senior Drilling Engineering Lead

QatarEnergy; Qatar; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

QatarEnergy in Qatar seeks a senior drilling engineering professional to provide technical leadership and engineering support for planning, design and execution of drilling and workover operations. You will ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective programs aligned with HSE standards.

The role requires 15+ years of experience with an operating company, expertise in well design, completions, wellbore construction and use of industry software such as Compass Well Plan and Stress Check.

Qualifications

• 15+ years drilling operations engineering experience with an operating company.
• Experience in well design, tubular design, completions, and wellbore construction.
• Proficient with offshore drilling software incl. Compass Well Plan, Stress Check, and Casing Seat.
• Strong analytical, safety, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering support for planning, design and execution of drilling and workover operations.
• Develop safe, efficient and cost-effective drilling programs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and contractors to ensure compliance with HSE and company standards.

Skills

Drilling operations

Well design

Tubular design

Completions

Wellbore construction

Drilling fluids

Well control

Geology knowledge

Education

BSc Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Compass Well Plan

Stress Check

Casing Seat

Job description

QatarEnergy in Qatar seeks a senior drilling engineering professional to provide technical leadership and engineering support for planning, design and execution of drilling and workover operations. You will ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective programs aligned with HSE standards.

The role requires 15+ years of experience with an operating company, expertise in well design, completions, wellbore construction and use of industry software such as Compass Well Plan and Stress Check.