Jobs at Aramco in Saudi Arabia

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Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a ’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking for aDrilling & Workover Advisor to join the Unconventional Drilling Operation.

The Unconventional Drilling Operation is responsible on Supervises and oversees the operations of contract drilling or workover rigs working for Saudi Aramco.

The Drilling & Workover Advisor primary role is to supervise field operations of land Drilling and Workover rigs, engaged in carrying programmed work on deep or otherwise critical wells.

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Ensure all rig personnel and service providers are complaining with Saudi Aramco safety standards and requirement.
• Direct all rig operations expediently, safely and according to accepted industry practices as outlined and specified.
• Supervises and oversees all operations performed on Saudi Aramco wells.
• Makes recommendations on alternative methods or equipment when unusual situations are encountered.
• Document the receipt, usage and transfer of Saudi Aramco supplied materials and equipment. Review service company field tickets for accuracy of services provided and associated charges.
• On rigs contracted to Saudi Aramco, assures compliance with terms, conditions and equipment/personnel as specified in the Contract.
• Works with Drilling and Workover engineers to see that modern drilling practices are followed.
• Co-ordinate the timely ordering of required well materials, equipment and services according to the well program.
• Approves contractor daily tour report.
• Ensures that contractor rig and equipment are properly maintained to avoid downtime.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as directed by operation manager.
• Ensures that Saudi Aramco Blowout Prevention Standards are met in all respects including equipment configuration, testing and crew response.
• Assures that rig and personnel comply with Saudi Aramco established safety standards and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

As the successful candidate you will hold:

• Ahigh school degree with a minimum of 13 years of experience in drilling and workover operations with demonstrated supervisory expertise developed over time.

OR

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a 7 years’ experience in drilling and workover operations.

Job Post Duration

Job posting start date: 07/07/2025

Job posting end date: 12/31/2025

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.