Field Specialist: Drilling Optimization & AI

Baker Hughes Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Specialist - Drilling Optimization Engineer to deliver on-site drilling optimization support across the region. You will work with Drilling Services to implement digital solutions and new technologies, aligning with global standards.

The role requires a strong background in directional drilling, engineering expertise, and experience with AI/ML-based tools, with on-site collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Petroleum engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years field experience with Baker Hughes in Drilling Services technologies.
• At least 5 years in Directional Drilling or Drilling Engineering is preferred.
• Background in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver drilling optimization support to Baker Hughes Drilling Services operations.
• Support Baker Hughes’ digital solutions via Kantori Optimization, Drilling Analytics (Corva), and autonomous directional drilling applications.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and lessons learned across the organization.
• Support software field testing and integration of new technologies.
• Promote knowledge management initiatives within Drilling Services.
• Act as liaison between local and global teams for technology development and enhancement.
• Ensure adherence to Baker Hughes global standards, policies and procedures and HS&E management system.

Skills

Directional Drilling

Drilling Engineering

AI/ML

Field Experience

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Petroleum Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Kantori Optimization

Drilling Analytics (Corva)

Autonomous Directional Drilling

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Specialist - Drilling Optimization Engineer to deliver on-site drilling optimization support across the region. You will work with Drilling Services to implement digital solutions and new technologies, aligning with global standards.

The role requires a strong background in directional drilling, engineering expertise, and experience with AI/ML-based tools, with on-site collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.