Application Engineer III – Completions Services

Weatherford; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford is seeking an Applications Engineer – Well Completions in Saudi Arabia to deliver fit-for-purpose completion solutions through design, modelling, and field support. You will act as a technical link between Engineering, Operations, Sales, and customers, conducting hydraulic modelling and equipment selection while mentoring junior engineers and upholding HSE standards.

Strong communication and problem-solving are essential to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and ensure client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or related engineering.
• 5–8+ years in well completions operations or applications engineering.
• Experience with completion design, modelling, and calculations.
• Knowledge of gas lift, chemical injection, and completion equipment applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review well completion designs and calculations.
• Perform hydraulic modelling, tubing stress and Torque & Drag analyses.
• Select completion equipment and materials based on well conditions.
• Support proposals, tenders, quotations, and client inquiries.
• Provide engineering support during planning, execution, and post-job activities.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and back up field operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality, HSE, and standards.

Skills

Well Completions

Hydraulics analysis

NETool modelling

Analytical thinking

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

BSc Petroleum/Mechanical Eng

Tools

NETool

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

The Applications Engineer – Well Completions provides technical engineering support for completion products and services, delivering fit-for-purpose well completion solutions through design, modelling, analysis, and operational support. The role serves as a technical link between Engineering, Operations, Sales, Field Personnel, and customers while supporting complex completion applications and ensuring compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review well completion designs, calculations, and technical solutions.
• Perform hydraulic modelling, tubing stress, tubing movement, and Torque & Drag analysis.
• Select appropriate completion equipment, metallurgy, and elastomers based on well conditions.
• Support technical proposals, tenders, quotations, and customer inquiries.
• Provide engineering support during planning, execution, and post-job activities.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational challenges and support field operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality, HSE, and technical standards.

Skills

• Well completion design and engineering expertise.
• Hydraulics, tubing stress, tubing movement, and Torque & Drag analysis.
• NETool or similar completion modelling software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical reporting, communication, and customer support.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 5-8+ years of Well Completions Operations and/or Applications Engineering experience.
• Experience with completion design, modelling, and engineering calculations.
• Knowledge of gas lift, chemical injection, and completion equipment applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software.

Preferred

• Customer-facing technical support experience.
• Experience with NETool or equivalent completion modelling software.
• Exposure to mentoring junior engineers and supporting complex completion projects.

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