Field Engineer IV - Managed Pressure Drilling Operations

Weatherford International Oil Field Services; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford International Oil Field Services in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced MPD Engineer to provide engineering support for MPD operations, including hydraulics calculations, simulations, and operational planning. You will guide safe and efficient delivery onsite and remotely, with on-call responsibilities.

The role requires strong MPD knowledge, leadership capabilities, and ability to communicate with clients across multiple operations, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline recognized in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum 7 years of Oil & Gas industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of direct MPD operational and engineering experience.
• Strong MPD knowledge including drilling hydraulics, pressure management and well control principles.
• Experience performing hydraulic simulations, pressure modeling and engineering analysis.
• Experience supporting onshore and offshore drilling operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong customer-facing and technical communication skills.
• IWCF or IADC Well Control certification preferred.
• Knowledge of API/ISO and industry regulatory standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for MPD operations including hydraulic calculations, pressure analysis, simulations and planning.
• Responsible for the technical execution and optimization of MPD operations at the rig site and remote locations.
• Provide engineering guidance to ensure safe and efficient delivery of MPD services onsite.
• Remain on call 24 hours while on site and provide technical support as required.
• Prepare and review daily operational reports, hydraulic models, simulations, lessons learned and end-of-well reports.
• Support pre-job planning activities including risk assessments, technical reviews and readiness evaluations.

Skills

MPD systems

Drilling hydraulics

Pressure management

Well control principles

Hydraulic calculations

Engineering analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Petroleum engineering

Mechanical engineering

Chemical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for Managed Pressure Drilling operations including hydraulic calculations pressure analysis simulations and operational planning


• Responsible for the technical execution and optimization of MPD operations at the rig site and remote support locations


• Directly responsible for providing engineering guidance to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of all MPD-related services onsite


• Remain on call 24 hours while on site and provide technical support as required


• Prepare and review daily operational reports hydraulic models simulations lessons learned and end-of-well reports


• Support pre-job planning activities including risk assessments technical reviews and operational readiness evaluations


• Review drilling programs and provide recommendations related to MPD applications operating procedures and contingency plans


• Support rig-up commissioning operation troubleshooting and demobilization of MPD equipment at the job site


• Monitor real-time drilling parameters and MPD system performance to ensure operational objectives are achieved safely and efficiently


• Analyze operational data and recommend improvements to optimize drilling performance and reduce non-productive time NPT


• Perform technical verification of MPD equipment functionality and ensure operational readiness prior to deployment


• Troubleshoot mechanical hydraulic and electrical issues related to MPD systems and provide engineering solutions


• Complete all required reports and documentation related to Managed Pressure Drilling operations and engineering support activities


• Keep updated on inspection requirements industry standards regulatory requirements and technological advancements related to Managed Pressure Drilling


• Demonstrate and apply advanced knowledge of Managed Pressure Drilling systems drilling hydraulics pressure management and well control principles


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Field Specialists and junior engineers as required


• Support client meetings operational reviews technical presentations and performance improvement initiatives


• Know and understand Weatherford Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions


• Comply with Weatherford and client Quality Health Safety Security and Environment QHSSE procedures and documentation on site


• Document all jobs and incidents in the Weatherford Performance Tracking System WPTS


• Participate in the Permit to Work process


• Actively participate in Toolbox Talks and operational risk assessments


• Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford


• Required to complete the competency and training requirements identified by Global and Regional Management


• Complete training in order to meet the minimum HSE certification and technical requirements required to perform the job


• Perform all duties regarding Managed Pressure Drilling Services and Weatherford activities assigned by management or supervisors within the physical demands of the job description

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Managed Pressure Drilling systems and applications


• Strong understanding of drilling hydraulics pressure management and well control principles


• Ability to perform hydraulic calculations simulations and engineering analysis


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint computer skills


• Self-motivator and self-starter


• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Ability to prepare technical reports and present engineering recommendations


• Ability to lead operational teams and mentor junior personnel


• Customer-focused with strong stakeholder management skills


• General understanding of drilling completion and well construction processes


• Individual must be adaptive to change and possess strong multitasking abilities


• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate across multiple functions


• Ability to work in high and cold temperature environments


• Ability to work closely with all levels of personnel customers and outside contractors


• Ability to make sound technical decisions in high-pressure operating environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in petroleum engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline


• Minimum 7 years of Oil amp Gas industry experience


• Minimum 5 years of direct Managed Pressure Drilling MPD operational and engineering experience


• Strong MPD knowledge including drilling hydraulics pressure management and well control principles


• Experience performing hydraulic simulations pressure modeling and engineering analysis


• Experience supporting onshore and offshore drilling operations


• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities


• Strong customer-facing and technical communication skills


• IWCF or IADC Well Control certification preferred


• Knowledge of API ISO and industry regulatory standards preferred