Field Specialist – Drilling Optimization Engineer

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

Field Specialist - Drilling Optimization Engineer

Join our Drilling Services Team! Our Oilfield Services Team is assembling and testing the latest products of oilfield equipment which is beating heart of our work. We collaborate with our development teams in science, mechanical and electrical engineering, physics, and geoscience to develop innovative drilling tools. Partner with the best

As a Field Specialist, you will provide resolution to a diverse scope of complex operational problems at the well site, where analysis of data requires having a broad knowledge of the product line's operations and services.

You’ll have access to innovative equipment to effectively monitor our well-sites.

As a Drilling Optimization Field Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering drilling optimization support to Baker Hughes Drilling Services operations.
• Supporting Baker Hughes’ innovative 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.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Petroleum engineering is preferred.
• Have a minimum of 7 years of field experience with Baker Hughes in Drilling Services technologies.
• Possesses at least 5 years of experience in Directional Drilling or Drilling Engineering (preferred).
• Have a background in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (preferred).

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.

In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: This role is working with our customer on-site in locations across the region. When onsite, you will have the flexibility to work in line with customer working patterns. When projects are complete, we offer you the opportunity to take extended leave before you take on your next project.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: FIELD SPEC III - LWD/DD

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.