Explore numerous drilling job opportunities. Drilling positions involve operating and maintaining drilling equipment to extract resources like oil, gas, and water. These roles demand a strong understanding of drilling techniques, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance. Professionals in this field often work in challenging environments, requiring physical stamina and problem-solving skills.47 Drilling jobs in the United Arab Emirates
Heavy Equipment Technician - Drilling Rig
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We are a leading drilling company with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and reliability. Founded in 1934, our employees have helped us grow through creativity, innovation, expertise, and environmental social governance.
Our values of trust, collaboration, ownership, innovation, and tenacity position us to deliver the highest quality results for our customers.
Job SummaryThis is a dynamic opportunity for a skilled Mechanic to join our team. We are looking for an experienced professional who can lead by example and work collaboratively with our team members to achieve our goals.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of our equipment and performing routine maintenance tasks to prevent breakdowns. They will also be required to troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions and perform repairs as needed.
In addition to their technical skills, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities- Lead by example and promote a culture of safety and teamwork within the organization.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on equipment and machinery to prevent breakdowns.
- Troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions and perform repairs as needed.
- Collaborate with colleagues to identify and implement process improvements.
- Develop and maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Qualifications in Mechanical or Electronic Applications or past experience in rig operations.
- Mechanical aptitude and a working knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical/electronic systems.
- 5-10 years of relevant experience with mechanical, electronic, hydraulic equipment or similar experience in rig operations.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off. Our employees also enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Working ConditionsThis role requires the ability to work in adverse weather conditions, remote and isolated environments, and hazardous and noisy conditions. The successful candidate must also be able to wear personal protective equipment as required and lift, carry and move objects up to 50 pounds.
Drilling Supervisor
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Who we are
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution Fugro's global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we're always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.
Job Purpose
Supervise drilling-related operations at project locations to test and obtain samples in line with the company's requirements. Collaborate closely with the Operations Superintendent and adhere to the responsibilities provided by him. Work with the drilling team and specialists from other Fugro entities or third-party subcontractors to ensure safe and effective sampling and testing programs. Coordinate with the Site Manager and vessel Master to ensure all operations are carried out safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Operations
- Supervise the activities of the drilling crew at the work location.
- Ensure all operations comply with the company's quality procedures and HSE policies.
- Maintain economic drilling production rates and high sample quality by selecting appropriate tooling and drilling techniques.
- Liaise with site engineering staff to ensure drilling, sampling, and testing activities meet specifications.
- Advise site engineering staff on the limitations of drilling, sampling, and testing equipment to minimize damage and loss.
- Inform site engineering staff of any problematic soil conditions that may require a review of the sampling and testing regime.
- Check that all drilling equipment at the worksite is in good working order and report any faults to the Operations Superintendent promptly.
- Ensure sufficient plant spares are available at the worksite.
- Verify that correctly specified drilling, sampling, and testing tools are available at the worksite.
- Ensure drilling operations consumables are available in sufficient quantities at the worksite.
- Report any deficits in materials to the Operations Superintendent promptly.
- Actively participate in adherence to and improvement of the Company Management System on Quality and HSE-related issues.
- During equipment mobilization and demobilization
- Organize the workforce for effective 24-hour operations.
- Request specialist services, third-party plant hire, and labor from the Operations Coordinator or Plant Manager as appropriate.
- Plan the lifting schedule and ensure all lifting operations are carried out safely and controlled.
- Supervise all cutting and welding activities and ensure correct mitigation measures are in place.
- Produce monthly and end-of-project reports on
- Drilling fluid and chemical usage.
- Spares usage.
- Consumables usage.
- Equipment status, maintenance, and fault reporting.
- On project completion, produce a debriefing report including
- Brief summary of project performance.
- Lessons learned.
- Individual drill crew evaluations according to IMS form 930.11 Field Staff Appraisal.
- Evaluation of subcontractor/subcontracted Opco technical performance.
- Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in drilling operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Technical Skills
- Proficiency in drilling techniques and equipment.
- Knowledge of HSE policies and quality procedures.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Certifications Relevant certifications in drilling operations and HSE practices are preferred.
- Physical Requirements Ability to work in challenging environments and perform physically demanding tasks.
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you'll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world's leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behavior and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro's purpose together create a safe and livable world and to each other.
What's in it for you
At Fugro, our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what's right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is driven by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability. Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs. We also offer competitive benefits packages including hybrid working to support you in your career journey with us.
Disclaimer For Recruitment Agencies
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
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Supervisor, Drilling
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Job Purpose
Control all operational activities related to drilling, workover, well completion carried out by contractors/services companies on assigned rig includes directing the proper implementation of various operational programs.
Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)
• Propose and execute amendments to approved programs in response to changing operational parameters.
• Ensure all operations on the rig site and camp area are carried out in accordance with pertinent contract provisions consistent with HSE policies, rules and regulations.
• Monitor all supply activities of Company materials and equipment to ensure economic and cost effective utilization.
• Prepare the drilling/workover morning report summarizing all rig activities in the previous 24 hours including cost details of such activities.
• Oversee the execution of all operational programs on assigned rig covering drilling, workover, well completion and related activities carried out by contractors and/or service companies.
• Monitor and control the activities of service company personnel involved in the provision of technical services/operations covering, wireline logging, fishing, running and pulling, tubing, running completions, acidizing, cementing, directional drilling, production testing, sampling and coring.
• Supervise supply activities related to materials and equipment on assigned rig.
• Participate in the mobilization and demonstration of rigs, includes receiving well location from field operations personnel and handing over to contractor, overseeing site preparation and rig move to ensure safety of Company facilities, ensure safe plugging of well, sound fitting of Christmas tree accessories, level and fence of well site operations.
Supervision
• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
Budgets
• Provide input for preparation of the Department / Section budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
• Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Section's work programs in line with Company and International standards.
• Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
Performance Management
• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section in line with the Company Performance framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
• Participate in Emergency Response duties as a team member.
Reports
• Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.
Contact with line Manager/ peers and other employees within the company/Group as required
External Communications & Working RelationshipsContact with external parties including consultants, third party service providers, and government agencies as required
Minimum QualificationDiploma in Engineering
Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills5 years of experience.
Revenues/ Budget: As per approved financial budget
Direct Reports: As per organization chart
Indirect Reports: As per organization chart
As applicable
Work Condition, Physical effort & Work EnvironmentPhysical Effort
Minimal
Work Environment
A/C environment, could be exposed to the prevailing weather conditions like heat, humidity & dust during occasional site visits.
Job Family / Sub Family: Operations / Drilling Operations
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Drilling Supervisor
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Job Purpose:
Ensure safe and efficient drilling operations offshore, managing equipment and crew.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain inventory of drilling spares and equipment logs.
- Supervize equipment dismantling/demobilization and liaise with mechanics.
- Implement HSE protocols and emergency response plans.
Requirements:
- 10+ years in Oil & Gas drilling. Technical certification required.
Drilling Operations Leader
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We are seeking an experienced Driller to lead our drilling operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising a team of drillers and ensuring the safe and efficient completion of drilling projects.
The Driller will be responsible for operating a range of drilling equipment, including power swivels, kellys, rotary tables, draw works, mud circulating systems, and B.O.P. equipment. They will also be responsible for supervising the drill crew and providing leadership in respect to company policies and procedures.
- Conduct specific workover and related operations as per the customer's well program
- Function and pressure test BOP's as per program
- Operate and / or direct operation of draw works and other equipment and tools on the drill floor
- Confirm measurements of casing and total depth with Rig Superintendent
- Coordinate running and testing of casing, wellhead equipment and B.O.P. stack with Rig Superintendent and Customer Representative
- Assist in taking special deviation surveys for directional driller
- Assist in well testing as directed by the client Representative and Rig Manager.
- Direct BOP drills while using good drilling and well control practices
- Kill well and maintain pump strokes during kill operation as directed by the client Representative and Rig Manager.
- Secure well in emergency situation
- Assist Rig crew to secure rig for rig move
- Maintain communication with control room as necessary
- Make up part of emergency crew performing duties as required by station bill or as otherwise directed
- Manage periodic inspection and lubrication of top drive, draw works, rotary, swivels and other associated drilling equipment
- Maintain and complete IADC drilling report
- Maintain drilling logs and records
- Maintain derrick or mast and associated equipment
- Manage operation and service of standpipe manifold and drilling fluid system equipment
- Manage maintenance of drilling fluids and coordinate with Mud Engineer
- Plan work for drill crew and ensure appropriate tools are ready for use
- Supervise compliance with safety policies and procedures and ensure good housekeeping practices, including directing safety meetings and completion of JRAs
- Communicate effectively, actively listen
- Provide assistance to other departments during non-drilling operations
- Train and evaluate direct reports
- Reinforce safety regulations to ensure safe work practices of the rig
- Perform various well calculations
- Interpret and respond to downhole conditions
- Demonstrate knowledge of Well Control Procedures
- To work constructively with the Operator's representative and with third party service companies so as to contribute to collaborative working relationships at the rig site
- Personally responsible for own safety and conducting ones self to the standards of company's Policies and Procedures
- Promote and propagate safety programs at the well site
- Conduct safety inspections of rig equipment and hold training drills as directed by Rig Manager
- Contribute to new employee safety induction
- Must be familiar with the Permit to work system and its applications
- Report any unforeseen or unusual events to the Rig Manager or Operator's representative as appropriate
- Must participate in the Safety Training Observation Program (STOP)
- Have the authority to stop any unsafe act or conditions and call out TOFS
- Must attend all safety meetings and conduct Toolbox talk before any job begins and make sure the crew understand
- Must attend any HSE trainings conducted by his employer/client either at the rig site or HQ
- Must report all incidents, accidents and near misses to his direct supervisor and assist in investigation
- Must use personal protective equipment and other safety equipment as specified by the job.
Drilling Operations Supervisor
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We are seeking a Pressure Control Specialist to oversee the installation, maintenance, and operation of pressure control equipment. This role requires strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, as well as excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Key Responsibilities- Install, maintain, and operate pressure control equipment to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards through regular audits and inspections.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for pressure control systems, utilizing industry software and diagnostic tools.
- Train and mentor junior technicians on pressure control procedures to promote knowledge sharing and skill development.
- Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to optimize performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting on pressure control activities to inform business decisions.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime and risks.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as engineering or technical services.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in pressure control operations, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
- Strong understanding of industry regulations, safety standards, and best practices.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
- Familiarity with industry software and diagnostic tools.
The successful candidate will be required to work in a fast-paced environment, often under high-pressure conditions. They will be expected to:
FIELD- Work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme temperatures and humidity.
- Work in remote, isolated environments, with limited access to amenities.
- Work in hazardous and noisy conditions, wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
- Operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment and/or power tools, as needed.
- Work at heights, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Perform physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
- Collaborate with team members, considering alternative perspectives and contributing to a positive work environment.
- Comprehend, remember, and follow directions, complying with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
- Perform sedentary work, sitting/standing while using repetitive wrist and hand movements at a computer.
- Collaborate with team members, considering alternative perspectives and contributing to a positive work environment.
- Comprehend, remember, and follow directions, complying with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
Drilling Operations Manager
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We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead our drilling operations.
Job Overview:The successful candidate will oversee the entire drilling operation, ensuring safe and efficient performance of the drilling rig and crew.
- Oversee daily drilling activities to ensure efficiency and safety.
- Manage and coordinate rig operations, including drilling, tripping, and casing.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies, conduct routine safety drills, and maintain a culture of zero harm.
- Oversee the maintenance and inspection of rig equipment to minimize downtime.
- Ensure compliance with all local, national, and international regulations.
- Respond to operational challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to drilling schedules.
- Education: Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related field.
- Experience: At least 07 years of drilling experience, with 3-5 years in a supervisory role.
- Certification: Valid IWCF or IADC Certificate.
Our company is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment. We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for growth and development.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on complex drilling projects and contribute to the success of our team.
If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to take your career to the next level, please consider this opportunity.
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Senior Drilling Engineer
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Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.
We design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.
The world is rethinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.
This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.
We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.
Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?
JOB TITLE: SENIOR DRILLING ENGINEER
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and supervise all aspects of the offshore drilling/workover routine and non-routine operations. Includes directing the work of assigned personnel, ensuring the work of contractors is in accordance with related contracts, following up on material, equipment and personnel movement to and from rigs, carrying out non-routine drilling operations, and checking, verifying and technically endorsing contractor’s invoices.
- Review and optimize Drilling/Workover programme to meet job objectives
- Review Basis of Well Design (BOD) for each drilling/workover activity
- Check programmes such as drilling, testing and directional plots in conjunction with the Subsurface team (Geology, RE and PE), ensuring that future wells are correctly programmed from operational point of view.
- Visit rig site for inspections or non-routine operations as deemed necessary. Include evaluating new equipment or materials for testing new operating procedures, handling major operational problems such as fishing in open hole, stuck string, kick, side tracking, etc. Evaluate the nonroutine operations, prepares necessary programme procedure and supervises the execution.
- Direct the activities of Offshore Drilling Supervisor on the rig.
- Discuss operational problems with the Offshore Drilling Supervisor and direct the execution of immediate corrective action if required.
- Oversee drilling/workover operations and prepare loading requests of equipment/materials related to rig operations.
- Coordinate with service companies for mobilization of the equipment and personnel as a required basis.
- Arrange all necessary rig moving and diving assistance in conjunction with Marine Supervisor and Production Unit.
- Ensure proper maintenance of records of all Company required drilling/workover equipment and tools. Includes advising the Logistics function of lost equipment and preparing requisitions for replacement and advising contractors to replace lost equipment.
- Act as relief Offshore Drilling Supervisor in emergency situations when Offshore Drilling Supervisor is removed from the rig.
- Ensure the preparation and coordinate all necessary reports for the drilling/workover operations. Prepare requests for authorization forms pertaining to drilling/workover operations.
- Review all requirements for services and equipment required for tender, and prepare the necessary tender documents for all drilling/workover operations.
- Review and evaluate the tender document submitted by contractors/sub-contractors.
- Prepare and manage drilling/workover budget
- Establish monitor and control progress of rig operations In accordance with Approved budgeted costs, quality, timelines, standard of the Contractors in order to ensure that the project objectives are met in line with approved parameters
- Review the daily drilling/workover report to ensure that the drilling/workover programme is adhered to by the contractors and prepare related reports for concerned parties.
- Ensure reports are prepared to document the lessons learned.
- Recommend improvements to functional procedure and direct the implementation of instructions and controls covering a specific area of geological activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
- Stimulate subordinates and contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of the offshore production operations, systems, processes and practices considering ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
- Ensure compliance to all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across the operations engineering section to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.
- Ensure effective accident investigation and follow-up in accord with statutory requirements and to ascertain the non – occurrences of the same incidents.
- Ensure that all functional reports of administration activities are prepared timely and accurately and meet client / function requirements, policies and standards.
Education / Qualifications
- Required: Engineering bachelor’s degree e.g. Mechanical, Petroleum, Mining or equivalent with a good understanding of Drilling technology and upstream processes.
- Preferred: Master’s Degree
Required: 8-10 years’ experience of Drilling experience across multiple drilling locations
Technical
- Drilling and completion
- Well control
- HSE (HAZID, SIMOPS)
Seniority level
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
- IndustriesOil and Gas
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The Job
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the planning and implementation of PR and initiatives related to the brand.
- Marketing of properties available for sale or lease.
- Organising viewings and responding to queries.
- All aspects of tenancy and lease management including identifying and negotiating new leases, renewals as well as terminations.
- Managing and administering lease compliance, documentation etc.
- Developing and executing a results-driven, multi-platform communications strategy and plan in line with corporate and brand direction while reflecting local priorities.
- Creating and managing all marketing material and collateral in line with brand direction.
- Implementing online marketing activities including Social Media, SEO / SEM, demand generation, leads generation, etc.
- Tracking effectiveness of various campaigns and course correcting as required.
- Managing communications spend and working with vendors and agencies, to create and/or localise communications and marketing activities and develop supporting assets.
- Planning and executing CRM, marketing automation and lifecycle marketing initiatives.
- Using customer insights to construct effective CRM campaigns.
- Measuring, monitoring and analysing effectiveness of email marketing activities against goals (ROI & KPIs).
- Analysing content traffic metrics and effectiveness of campaigns and messaging to explore ways of improving content marketing ROI.
- Managing a team of 1-5 people.
The Profile
- You have at least 2 years experience ideally in Marketing Communications or Property Marketing / Leasing within Real Estate industry.
- You possess excellent communication and influencing skills, are organised and able to multi-task effectively.
- Experience within would be a strong advantage.
- You possess strong analytical skills and are comfortable dealing with numerical data.
- You are highly goal driven and work well in fast-paced environments.
- You are a strong team player who can manage multiple stakeholders.
The Employer
Our client, established in 2007, is the No. 1 and the largest private effective Real Estate Company headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Their dedication to sustainable and dynamic performance led to the creation of prominent brand recognition in the UAE Real Estate Market through the past decade of their outstanding performance. Aiming for the highest achievements in their industry, we are known as a platinum Real Estate Company with the market esteemed developers in Abu Dhabi & Dubai. We aim to influence major milestones, exceed expectations, and inspire people, by providing a wide range of Real Estate Services, while growing and governing our path towards continuous success, we ensure to deliver a hassle-free Real Estate experience.
#J-18808-LjbffrENGINEER, DRILLING FLUIDS
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Job Purpose
Assess quality assurance and quality control of drilling fluids chemicals and additives to ensure the performance as per oilfield standards.
Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)
• Monitor and control quality assurance of all drilling and completion chemicals and brines. Maintain proper QA-QC records.
• Carry out spot checks of chemicals in stores, supplier stores, service company stores & rigs and brines at the brine plant. Verify proper storage, handling & house-keeping procedures, HSE procedures and documents control are followed.
• Liaise with Commercial division and stores to ensure sufficient safety stock of chemicals is maintained at stores. Monitor chemical consumption patterns and investigates any abnormalities. Establish quarterly chemical requirements based on planned types of wells.
• Maintain checks on performance of Service Company formulations through lab pilot tests.
• Investigate chemical quality discrepancies and implement corrective actions. Follow-up with suppliers to ensure compliance.
• Involve in trouble-shooting drilling problems, suggest solutions and recommendations. Perform pilot tests at the lab as required for trouble-shooting drilling problems.
• Maintain close liaison with other OPCOs lab to ensure proper QA-QC of all Price Agreement chemicals’ per-life samples. Verify that proper sampling procedures are followed.
• Monitor all HSE procedures are followed with respect to chemicals. Ensure usage of only environment friendly chemicals. Strive continually to reduce chemical waste and improve company’s waste management procedures.
• Perform periodical audits of supplier stores. This includes per-qualification, tender evaluation, mobilization and regular HSE & quality audits. Issue audit reports.
• Participate in technical evaluations of Joint OPCOs’ tenders for chemicals. Liaise with other OPCOs when required.
• Provide fluids input in the Well Value Assurance process of planning the well, wherever required to improve fluid performance.
• Review and update Drilling Fluid manuals, chemical QA-QC manual, Lab test procedures manual, chemical specifications, chemical HSE procedures, Joint OPCOs’ chemical procedures manual.
• Perform pilot studies on new fluid formulations, new chemicals, new technology products, Service Company / Manufactures’ proposals. This includes both technical evaluations and lab tests. Participate in implementing trials and issue trial evaluation report.
• Review fluid reports, well recaps, end of well reports and phase reports. Monitor solids control equipment efficiency, analyse performance and make recommendations for their improvements.
• Provide QA-QC support to Cement group as required. This includes liaising with lab, suppliers & service companies to improve quality, investigate failures, trouble-shoot problems, etc.
• Keep abreast with latest developments in fluids/ chemicals, assesses technically service company’s and chemical suppliers’ new offers, implement trials and assesses trial results, introduce innovative products & procedures to improve drilling performance.
• Work in line with HSE policy, awareness and compliance of HSE rules and regulations.
Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)
Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)
Generic Accountabilities
Supervision
• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
Budgets
• Provide input for preparation of the Department/ Section budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
• Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Department / Section’s work programs in line with Company and International standards.
• Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
Performance Management
• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section in line with the Company Performance framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices
Reports
• Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management
Generic Accountabilities (continue)
Internal Communications & Working Relationships
Contact with line Manager/ peers and other employees within the company/Group as required
External Communications & Working Relationships
Contact with external parties including consultants, third party service providers, and government agencies as required
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineer or equivalent
Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills
6 years of experience, including at least
Professional Certifications
As applicable
Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment
Physical Effort
Minimal
Work Environment
A/C environment, could be exposed to the prevailing weather conditions like heat, humidity and dust during occasional site visits.
Additional Details
Job Family / Sub Family: Operations/Drilling Operations
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