Senior Drilling Mechanics Engineer — Physics-Based Modeling

-; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 374,000 - 488,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dhahran Compound is seeking an experienced Project Engineer Mechanics. This senior technical role involves developing advanced mechanical models for drilling operations and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of industry experience and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Strong expertise in drilling mechanics and Finite Element Analysis is crucial, along with leadership and programming skills in Python or C/C++. The position emphasizes collaboration and research in drilling dynamics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Preferred: PhD with 5 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of mechanical and structural models.
• Develop and tune mechanical models for drilling operations.
• Perform analysis related to BHA integrity and failure mechanisms.
• Apply Finite Element Analysis to drilling systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Conduct research into drilling mechanics and dynamics.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers.

Skills

Drilling mechanics expertise

Downhole mechanical systems

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Technical documentation skills

Leadership capabilities

Programming in Python, C, or C++

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in a technical or scientific discipline

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Dhahran Compound is seeking an experienced Project Engineer Mechanics. This senior technical role involves developing advanced mechanical models for drilling operations and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of industry experience and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Strong expertise in drilling mechanics and Finite Element Analysis is crucial, along with leadership and programming skills in Python or C/C++. The position emphasizes collaboration and research in drilling dynamics.