Senior Drilling Engineer | Design & Optimize Oil Wells

Eram Talent; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Drilling Engineer to join our client in Saudi Arabia, a leading Oil & Gas operator. You will design and execute drilling programs, optimize performance, and ensure safety and environmental standards on challenging projects.

You will collaborate with geologists, reservoir engineers and field teams to develop innovative solutions, oversee drilling activities, and provide technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of drilling engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of drilling technologies and equipment.
• Proficiency in drilling software and data interpretation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to reside in Saudi Arabia and travel to field locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive drilling programs.
• Optimize drilling operations to enhance performance and reduce costs.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to create strategic well plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Analyze drilling performance data and recommend improvements.
• Oversee drilling activities and provide technical guidance to field teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Drilling software

Job description

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Drilling Engineer to join our client in Saudi Arabia, a leading Oil & Gas operator. You will design and execute drilling programs, optimize performance, and ensure safety and environmental standards on challenging projects.

You will collaborate with geologists, reservoir engineers and field teams to develop innovative solutions, oversee drilling activities, and provide technical guidance.