Job title: JUNIOR DRILLING ENGINEER
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
We are looking to support our client - a global EPC company in the energy, oil and gas and hydrocarbons sector – with a requirement for a Junior Drilling Engineer.
This will be a long term fixed-term contract and part of a local hiring program, and as such only UAE nationals can be considered. Please do not apply if you are not a UAE national. Candidates will require an intermediate level of English language capability. Arabic is advantageous.
This will be a town based, full time residential role in Abu Dhabi working Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:30. A description is given below – to apply and for full details on remuneration and benefits package please contact me with a copy of your latest CV and information on your current situation and availability to start a new role.
As a Junior Drilling Engineer you will develop well designs and layouts that optimise investment and uphold the highest standards of engineering integrity, safety and environmental protection. You will also draft the drilling plan and support its execution by providing engineering advice and updating the well design and execution plans as required.
Main responsibilities:
- - Prepare well data sheets.
- - Design and select wellhead equipment.
- - Draw up drilling programmes.
- - Obtain relevant data, carry out on-site analysis, and recommend immediate actions as necessary.
- - Conduct full engineering analyses of rig-site data and prepare regular well reports.
- - Monitor the daily progress of well operations and daily costs, compare actual costs with expenditure proposals, and recommend changes or improvements to rig work techniques.
- - Liaise with specialist contractors and suppliers, such as cement companies and drilling fluid providers.
- - Monitor safety and ensure the proper maintenance of the well.
- - Establish and administer drilling and service contracts.
- - Coordinate and supervise the work of the drilling team.
- - Undertake engineering design and well planning (including development work).
- - Work with multidisciplinary professionals to evaluate the commercial viability of the well and monitor progress during drilling.
Skills and experience required:
Qualifications & Experience:
- - Engineering or science degree.
- - Significant Oil & Gas drilling experience.
- - Relevant well‑site experience as a Drilling Supervisor or Well Site Engineer.
Professional Certifications:
- - Certification in drilling engineering technologies is required.
Training and Courses:
- - Specialised training in drilling engineering and HSE.
- - Landmark Drilling Suite, including WellCost.
- - Peloton WellView software for reporting.
- - Risk management in drilling operations.
- - Management of Change in drilling operations.
Required Competencies:
- - Drilling Activities: Drilling operations, mudline suspension, horizontal drilling, drilling fluids and cement operations design, general well‑drilling experience.
- - Advanced Drilling: Lean profile, underbalanced drilling, coiled‑tubing drilling.
- - High‑Profile Drilling: Extended‑reach drilling, HP/HT drilling, simultaneous drilling, wellbore stability/sand production/prediction control.
- - Data management and computer literacy.
- - Competencies in completion and production optimisation engineering will be considered a preferential requirement.
- - Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, with frequent interaction across project disciplines and external institutions.
- - High level of professional and personal integrity.
- - Strong problem-solving skills.