46 Drilling Operations jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a seasoned Drilling Engineer to oversee the execution of offshore drilling operations. The successful candidate will possess a strong technical background and excellent leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise all aspects of offshore drilling operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Review and optimize drilling programs to meet job objectives, taking into account factors such as well design, material selection, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate new equipment and technologies for potential implementation in drilling operations.
• Conduct site visits to monitor drilling activities, identify areas for improvement, and provide guidance to team members.

Requirements:

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, or Mining with a good understanding of drilling technology and upstream processes.
• 8-10 years of experience in drilling operations across multiple locations, with a proven track record of success.
• Strong technical knowledge of drilling and completion, well control, and HSE principles.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on complex drilling projects, developing expertise and contributing to the growth of the company.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

What We Offer:

• A competitive compensation package, including salary and benefits.
• The opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects, contributing to the success of the organization.

Drilling operations are crucial for the exploration and production of oil and gas reserves. The drilling operations specialist plays a vital role in planning, coordinating, and supervising all aspects of drilling and testing procedures associated with drilling and work over operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in petroleum or mining engineering, with 7-10 years of experience in drilling and workover operations. Advanced courses in drilling/completion/directional drilling and blowout prevention methods, as well as well control certification, are highly desirable.

• Develop and implement drilling and/or workover programmes and testing procedures for assigned wells in accordance with well objectives, technical requirements, and engineering standards.
• Monitor and analyze work progress during drilling, well completions, and workovers, providing necessary instructions, advice, and measures to be taken by the drilling supervisor to resolve problems and avoid delays in work schedules.
• Supervise the movement of rigs on and off well locations, including liaising with contractors to ensure maximum safety and accurate positioning of the rig on new locations.

• Bachelor's degree in petroleum or mining engineering.
• 7-10 years of experience in drilling and workover operations.
• Advanced courses in drilling/completion/directional drilling and blowout prevention methods, as well as well control certification.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Drilling Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in planning, execution, and exposure to drilling engineering and operation with at least 3 years of cumulative experience on a rig site for the Oil & Gas field.

The successful candidate will also have a minimum of 5 years of experience working as a senior drilling engineer in the Abu Dhabi offshore field. Key responsibilities include planning and scheduling for drilling campaigns, adherence to policies, processes, and procedures, drilling engineering and operation risk assessment, technical expertise, and coaching.

• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of drilling engineering principles, practices, and regulations.
• Rig Site Experience: At least 3 years of cumulative experience on a rig site for the Oil & Gas field.
• Senior Drilling Engineer: Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a senior drilling engineer in the Abu Dhabi offshore field.
• Planning and Scheduling: Plan and schedule for drilling campaigns.
• Policies, Processes, and Procedures: Adherence to policies, processes, and procedures.
• Drilling Engineering and Operation Risk Assessment: Technical expertise and coaching in drilling engineering and operation risk assessment.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Guide and direct operational activities related to the execution of Drilling, Completion and Workover operations.
• Ensure that consistently high standards of practices and safety in Drilling, Completion and Workover operations in order to safely meet well objectives at minimal cost.

• Guide and direct operational activities related to the execution of Drilling, Completion and Workover operations.
• Ensure that consistently high standards of practices and safety in Drilling, Completion and Workover operations in order to safely meet well objectives at minimal cost.

• Responsible for overseeing the offshore Drilling operation for DOTL Cheleken contract area.
• Responsible for the overall direction, execution, control and completion of wells consistent with the company's expectations for safety, profitability and schedule.
• Responsible for overseeing Drilling on multiple offshore rigs (between 3-4 rigs).
• Daily interaction with the Rig Superintendents to ensure a smooth operation.
• Establish measures of success for Drilling, Completion and Workover operations.
• Identify potential technical challenges or problem areas in the well plan and recommend preventive or remedial measures.
• Review and endorse Drilling and Workover programs.
• Identify applicable Engineering standards and industry best practices for incorporation into the well program.
• Ensure that process improvements, new technologies and other means of improving operations are communicated and successfully applied in the field.
• Support company exploration activities

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 15 years of experience in onshore/offshore drilling, completion and workover operations and engineering, including at least 5 years of experience as a Drilling Superintendent.

• Guide and direct operational activities related to the execution of Drilling, Completion and Workover operations.
• Ensure that consistently high standards of practices and safety in Drilling, Completion and Workover operations in order to safely meet well objectives at minimal cost.

• Guide and direct operational activities related to the execution of Drilling, Completion and Workover operations.
• Ensure that consistently high standards of practices and safety in Drilling, Completion and Workover operations in order to safely meet well objectives at minimal cost.

• Responsible for overseeing the offshore Drilling operation for DOTL Cheleken contract area.
• Responsible for the overall direction, execution, control and completion of wells consistent with the company's expectations for safety, profitability and schedule.
• Responsible for overseeing Drilling on multiple offshore rigs (between 3-4 rigs).
• Daily interaction with the Rig Superintendents to ensure a smooth operation.
• Establish measures of success for Drilling, Completion and Workover operations.
• Identify potential technical challenges or problem areas in the well plan and recommend preventive or remedial measures.
• Review and endorse Drilling and Workover programs.
• Identify applicable Engineering standards and industry best practices for incorporation into the well program.
• Ensure that process improvements, new technologies and other means of improving operations are communicated and successfully applied in the field.
• Support company exploration activities

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 15 years of experience in onshore/offshore drilling, completion and workover operations and engineering, including at least 5 years of experience as a Drilling Superintendent.

• 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.
  

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Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

· Act as the representative on the MODU in supervising the well operations of the rig campaign , including but not limited to drilling, well workover or well interventions.

· Understand the broad requirements of the well operations and ensures that such program is planned and executed to meet its objectives, in compliance with the corporate, industry recognized and regulator's standards and in professional and cost-effective manner with safety and environment protection as the priority.

· Acts as a member of on-site response team in the emergency and oil spill response organization.

Implements "HSE Management System" on the MODU during the well operations.

Desired Candidate Profile

Knowledge:

BSc, both engineering and supervision aspects in the well operations on the MODU to the industry recognised standards, Offshore HSE management system to cost-efficiently in safe and environmentally friendly manner, Business practices in offshore drilling industry.

Experience:

• Minimum 15years in Drilling Operations on the MODU, including experiences with coiled tubing.
• High H2S Experience.

Skills:

• Computer skills with Microsoft Office Package user
• OPITO approved BOSIET
• OPITO approved H2S
• IWCF Well Control Program or IQDC WellCap Drilling
• Emergency Response System
• Priority Setting

Technically independent and mature and has a high level of supervisory skills and communications skills in English with the flexibility to deal with a number of different functional disciplines to achieve program objectives.

Supervising the well operations on the MODU:

• Oversee the drilling and well testing operations on the MODU.
• Document any major change of the well program in accordance with "Management of Change" procedures.
• Endorse "Daily Well Operation Report" and monitor and evaluate well conditions.
• Chair day-to-day communication with the MODU and service contractors on the MODU.
• Review next 24 hours program (substantially in accordance with the well program of drilling, well workover or well intervention).
• Update "well campaign Look-ahead".
• Review "Shipping Manifest" and "Helicopter Passenger Manifest".
• Assist the Offshore Logistics Coordinator in preparation of "Material Inventory".
• Ensure implementation of "HSE Management System" on the MODU.
• Be a member of the on-site response team in the event of an emergency and/or oil spill situation.
• Assist Offshore HSE officer for investigations into the causes of HSE related incidents and prepares reports with recommendations for remedial action.
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Promote team work and competency between contractor personnel.

Post-Operations Reporting:

• Assist to prepare "Contractor's Performance Appraisal".
• Assist to completing document lessons learnt on the MODU with key personnel assigned to the well operations including services contractor personnel during the well campaign.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

• Oil & Gas: Exploration, Drilling, Production, Field Services

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Mr. Refat

The Senior Drilling Supervisor plays a crucial role in overseeing and directing drilling operations to ensure they are conducted safely, efficiently, and within budget constraints. This position involves coordinating with various departments and contractors to ensure alignment and adherence to company policies and industry standards. The Senior Drilling Supervisor will manage multiple drilling activities, providing expertise and ensuring that all team members are adequately trained and equipped for their roles. With a strong emphasis on safety, the individual will also be responsible for troubleshooting operational issues and implementing innovative solutions to optimize drilling performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the field, demonstrating leadership and technical skills necessary to guide teams to success in challenging environments.

The Senior Drilling Supervisor plays a crucial role in overseeing and directing drilling operations to ensure they are conducted safely, efficiently, and within budget constraints. This position involves coordinating with various departments and contractors to ensure alignment and adherence to company policies and industry standards. The Senior Drilling Supervisor will manage multiple drilling activities, providing expertise and ensuring that all team members are adequately trained and equipped for their roles. With a strong emphasis on safety, the individual will also be responsible for troubleshooting operational issues and implementing innovative solutions to optimize drilling performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the field, demonstrating leadership and technical skills necessary to guide teams to success in challenging environments.

• Oversee daily drilling operations to ensure safety and efficiency in all activities.
• Develop and implement drilling plans that meet project objectives and schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other drilling personnel for smooth execution.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with drilling operations promptly.
• Manage and supervise subordinate drilling crews and service providers effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of daily drilling operations and prepare detailed reports.
• Control and monitor drilling budgets to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Analyze drilling performance data to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Participate in strategic planning meetings and offer insights for program adjustments.
• Provide technical guidance and support to resolve complex drilling issues quickly.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation among drilling teams.

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering or related field is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in drilling operations or supervision.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing large and diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge of drilling techniques and best practices, including health and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in using drilling software and technologies for operational efficiency.
• Capability to work in high-pressure environments and make informed decisions quickly.

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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.