Drilling Foreman

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco seeks a Drilling Foreman to lead URDOD field operations across Saudi wells. You will supervise complex drilling and workover activities, ensure safe, cost‑effective execution, and coordinate with headquarters, service companies and contractors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least nine years of related drilling/workover experience, with the ability to train less experienced personnel and uphold Saudi Aramco Blowout Prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized program.
• 9 years’ experience in drilling or workover of oil and gas wells.
• Ability to provide on‑the‑job training to less experienced drilling personnel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise wells below 15,000 feet or wells complicated by pressure above 10,000 psi, sour gas, highly deviated, or costly.
• Fiscal accountability for Saudi Aramco‑owned equipment and materials; coordinate logistics with Drilling Operations HQ.
• Provide unit‑level supervision at remote locations on a 24‑hour basis, 28 days on/off schedule.
• Direct all well operations safely and per the well drilling/workover program.
• Coordinate timely ordering of materials and services; review service tickets for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco Blowout Prevention Standards and safety procedures.
• On contracted rigs, ensure compliance with contract terms and equipment/personnel.
• Provide daily progress reports to headquarters (Daily Morning Report).
• Promote cost‑saving ideas for operational optimization while meeting objectives.

Skills

Supervision

Training others

Coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Drilling Foreman to join the Unconventional Resources Drilling Operations Division (URDOD) of Unconventional Resources Drilling Department (URDD). The URDOD is responsible for direct field responsibility for the drilling or working over of wells located anywhere in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its territorial waters as specified by the well drilling or workover program. Such wells may be exploratory or development and entail the search for or development of hydrocarbon deposits, principally oil and gas.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise work on wells below 15,000 feet or wells complicated by pressure above 10,000 psi, sour gas, highly deviated, or that cost in excess of $10,000,000.
• Fiscal accountability for Saudi Aramco‑owned equipment and materials, timely communications with Drilling Operations headquarters and logistical coordination of transportation services, materials movement, well services (Saudi Aramco and contractor supplied), water support and roads/location support.
• Perform unit‑level supervisory function at well locations remote to Operations headquarters on a 24‑hour per day basis, 28 days on duty, 28 days off work schedule.
• Direct all well operations efficiently, safely and according to accepted industry practices as outlined and specified in the well Drilling or Workover program issued by the Drilling Engineering Dept.
• Coordinate the timely ordering of required well materials, equipment and services according to the well program. Document the receipt, usage and transfer of Saudi Aramco supplied materials and equipment. Review service company field tickets for accuracy of services provided and associated charges.
• Ensure that Saudi Aramco Blowout Prevention Standards are met in all respects including equipment configuration, testing and crew response; assure that rig and personnel comply with Saudi Aramco established safety standards and procedures.
• On rigs contracted to Saudi Aramco, assure compliance with terms, conditions and equipment/personnel as specified in the Contract.
• Provide headquarters a complete daily report of work progress as required in the Daily Morning Report.
• Promote cost‑saving ideas and awareness with the view toward operational optimization consistent with safely meeting well objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized and approved program.
• 9 years’ experience related to the drilling and/or workover of oil and gas wells.
• Ability to provide on‑job training to less experienced drilling/workover personnel assigned to the rig.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work location: Within Saudi Arabia – to be specified in Job offer. Work schedule: Full Time – to be specified in Job offer.