Senior Drilling Mechanics Project Engineer

Weatherford; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Senior Project Engineer Mechanics to lead development of advanced models for drilling operations. This role requires strong expertise in drilling mechanics and downhole dynamics, along with a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10 years of experience. Responsibilities include leading modeling efforts, collaborating with engineering teams, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should also have strong technical skills in programming and analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Expected to mentor junior engineers.
• Familiarity with CFD and directional drilling engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of mechanical models for drilling.
• Conduct analysis of BHA integrity and fatigue.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver modeling solutions.

Skills

Drilling mechanics

Downhole mechanical systems

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Technical documentation

Leadership capabilities

Python programming

C/C++ programming

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in a technical or scientific discipline

Job description

A global engineering company is seeking a Senior Project Engineer Mechanics to lead development of advanced models for drilling operations. This role requires strong expertise in drilling mechanics and downhole dynamics, along with a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10 years of experience. Responsibilities include leading modeling efforts, collaborating with engineering teams, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should also have strong technical skills in programming and analysis.