Drilling Optimization Field Specialist

Baker Hughes; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Drilling Optimization Field Specialist to support drilling services operations at customer sites across the region. The role emphasizes delivering optimization solutions and advancing digital tools to improve well performance.

You will collaborate with global teams, contribute to knowledge sharing, and help integrate new technologies while ensuring HS&E compliance on every project. This position requires extensive field experience in drilling and engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Petroleum preferred).
• 7+ years of field experience with Baker Hughes in Drilling Services technologies.
• ≥5 years of experience in Directional Drilling or Drilling Engineering (preferred).
• Background in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Delivering drilling optimization support to Baker Hughes Drilling Services operations.
• Supporting Baker Hughes’ digital solutions through Kantori Optimization services, Drilling Analytics (+Corva) and autonomous directional drilling applications.
• Actively contributing to knowledge sharing and lessons learned across the organization.
• Supporting software field testing and the integration of new technologies.
• Participating in and promoting knowledge management initiatives within Drilling Services.
• Serving as a liaison between local and global teams for technology development and enhancement.
• Ensuring adherence to Baker Hughes’ global standards, policies, and procedures across all supported areas.
• Complying with and promoting the company’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) Management System.

Skills

Field experience

Directional drilling

AI/ML knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Petroleum preferred)

Tools

Kantori Optimization

Drilling Analytics

Corva

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Drilling Optimization Field Specialist to support drilling services operations at customer sites across the region. The role emphasizes delivering optimization solutions and advancing digital tools to improve well performance.

You will collaborate with global teams, contribute to knowledge sharing, and help integrate new technologies while ensuring HS&E compliance on every project. This position requires extensive field experience in drilling and engineering leadership.