Drilling Foreman (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized talent acquisition company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly qualified Drilling Foreman to oversee drilling operations. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering or Management. Responsibilities include supervising gas well completions, ensuring safety compliance, and managing contractors. Salary is not a constraint for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in drilling operations.
• Strong understanding of gas well completion and intervention operations.
• Proven ability to monitor well performance and optimize completion efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all gas well completion and intervention operations.
• Ensure safety compliance (JSA, H2S protocols, PPE use).
• Manage service contractors and rig crews.
• Oversee equipment, logistics, and materials.
• Maintain detailed reports and post-job evaluations.

Skills

Well control knowledge

HSE best practices

Coordination skills

Troubleshooting abilities

Reporting abilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Management

Job description

We are looking for a highly qualified Drilling Foreman to join our operations in Saudi Arabia. As a specialized talent acquisition company, Eram Talent focuses on delivering skilled professionals to the Oil & Energy sector. The Drilling Foreman will be responsible for overseeing and managing drilling operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry standards.

Experience Level: Minimum 5 years

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering or Management

Certificates: Well Completion Engineering, Well Control, HSE

Responsibilities

• Supervise all gas well completion and intervention operations.
• Ensure safety compliance (JSA, H2S protocols, PPE use).
• Manage service contractors and rig crews.
• Oversee equipment, logistics, and materials.
• Monitor real-time well performance; optimize completion efficiency.
• Maintain detailed reports and post-job evaluations.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of well control and HSE best practices.
• Experience with coiled tubing, wireline, frac pumps, and sand control.
• Excellent coordination, troubleshooting, and reporting abilities.
• Experience Level: Minimum 5 years
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering or Management
• Certificates: Well Completion Engineering, Well Control, HSE

Benefits

Salary is not a constraint, company is looking for right candidate.