Drilling Engineering Advisor

The Morrow Group; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 374,000 - 563,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drilling engineering firm in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Drilling Engineer to conduct technical analyses for drilling assessments. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably with an advanced degree, and a minimum of 15 years of experience, including 5 years in unconventional plays. The ideal candidate will excel in team coordination and possess strong communication skills. This is a full-time permanent position suitable for expatriates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Advanced degree preferred; reduces experience requirements.
• 15 years of experience with 5 years in unconventional plays.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis related to drilling assessments.
• Coordinate contractors and equipment in remote environments.
• Mentor early career employees.

Skills

Technical analysis

Well design engineering

Pore pressure prediction

Fracture gradient prediction

Rock mechanics

Performance improvement

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Landmark Drilling Suite

MS Office

Job description

Description

Perform technical analysis and studies related to UR drilling engineering assessments in KSA:

• Well design
• Bit, mud, casing design / selection
• Horizontal drilling, well trajectory steering
• Capex estimation

Safety procedures. Proven knowledge of well design engineering, pore pressure and fracture gradient prediction and rock mechanics, surge-swab-ballooning-lost circulation management, extended reach well planning, time and cost estimating, performance improvement process (i.e. tech limits, etc.), Standard Operating Procedure development and management of change, contractor performance management and preparation of drilling programs. Candidate must work well with others in a multifunctional & multicultural team environment. Able to interact professionally with Asset Teams. Ability to coordinate a multitude of contractors and equipment in a very remote environment. Practices open, honest, multidirectional and effective communication. Contributes to building an inclusive work environment. Proactively and effectively mentors early career employees.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in engineering or a related science as appropriate to the required discipline. An advanced degree is preferred and will reduce prerequisite work experience stated below by one year for master degree and two years for PhD.

Experience

Minimum of fifteen (15) years experience with at least five (5) years in unconventional plays including shale or tight gas. A work history that demonstrates initiative and innovative thinking. Prior consulting / secondment experience a plus. Skills: Advanced knowledge and application of drilling engineering principles. Good working knowledge of BHI products and services. Excellent client relations, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; a real team player.

Software Skills

Landmark Drilling Suite (Compass, Wellplan, Casing Seat, Stress Check, WellCat, etc.) or similar and MS Office.

Duration: Full-time permanent. 2-3 year expatriate assignment.