75 Petroleum Geology jobs in Abu Dhabi

Job Description

The Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department (CPE) at the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Petroleum Engineering with specialization in Drilling Engineering. Recognized for its academic excellence, the UAEU consistently ranks among the top universities in the region. All engineering programs, including the Petroleum Engineering, are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and The Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative team committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Minimum Qualification

1. A Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, or a closely related field.
2. Demonstrated expertise and a strong publication record in Drilling Engineering or related areas.
3. Evidence of teaching excellence or potential at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
4. A proven ability or potential to secure research funding from internal and external sources.
5. Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualification

1. Industry experience in drilling engineering or related fields.
2. Experience in teaching and curriculum development for drilling engineering courses.
3. Record of mentoring students at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Job Description

The Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department (CPE) at the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor position in Petroleum Engineering with specialization in Petroleum Production Engineering. Recognized for its academic excellence, the UAEU consistently ranks among the top universities in the region. All engineering programs, including the Petroleum Engineering, are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and The Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative team committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Minimum Qualification

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in the applicable field. The ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses is a must. Industrial and professional experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualification

• A Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise and a strong publication record in Petroleum Production Engineering or related areas.
• Evidence of teaching excellence or potential at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• A proven ability or potential to secure research funding from internal and external sources.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Expected Skills

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Petroleum Production Engineering, including topics such as well performance, artificial lift systems, production optimization, and surface facilities.
• Establish an impactful research program in Petroleum Production Engineering, focusing on areas such as production optimization, sustainability in production operations, or emerging technologies in the field.
• Secure research funding from internal and external sources to support scholarly activities.
• Supervise undergraduate capstone projects, Master’s theses, and potentially Ph.D. dissertations.
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders and academic peers to address key challenges and opportunities in production engineering.
• Participate in departmental committees, curriculum development, and other academic activities to enhance the program’s standing.

Job Description

The Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department (CPE) at the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor position in Petroleum Engineering with specialization in Petroleum Production Engineering. Recognized for its academic excellence, the UAEU consistently ranks among the top universities in the region. All engineering programs, including the Petroleum Engineering, are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and The Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative team committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Minimum Qualification

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in the applicable field. The ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses is a must. Industrial and professional experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualification

1. A Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, or a closely related field.
2. Demonstrated expertise and a strong publication record in Petroleum Production Engineering or related areas.
3. Evidence of teaching excellence or potential at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
4. A proven ability or potential to secure research funding from internal and external sources.
5. Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Expected Skills

1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Petroleum Production Engineering, including topics such as well performance, artificial lift systems, production optimization, and surface facilities.
2. Establish an impactful research program in Petroleum Production Engineering, focusing on areas such as production optimization, sustainability in production operations, or emerging technologies in the field.
3. Secure research funding from internal and external sources to support scholarly activities.
4. Supervise undergraduate capstone projects, Master's theses, and potentially Ph.D. dissertations.
5. Collaborate with industry stakeholders and academic peers to address key challenges and opportunities in production engineering.
6. Participate in departmental committees, curriculum development, and other academic activities to enhance the program's standing.

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Location: Abu Dhabi, AE

Employment type: Employee

Place of work: Office

Offshore/Onshore: Onshore

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 20,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take anywhere you want to go.

Supports the Proposal team by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and managing all documentation needed for a proposal.

• Coordinate ITT review and execute quotation preparation in line with the agreed strategy. Serve as the focal point for the preparation and submission of quotations. Review tender requirements and coordinate with relevant functions (Sales & Aftermarket, Engineering, Planning, QA, HSES) to gather inputs for tender preparation and submission.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to address clarifications and negotiations. Coordinate contract review with stakeholders. Review tenders to ensure completeness. Conduct kickoff meetings with internal stakeholders.
• Prepare Order Execution Plan. Prepare Bills of Material (BOM) that meet the tender scope of work in a timely manner. Confirm the BOM aligns with the quotation layout.
• Estimate costs in a timely manner (full system costs handled by Costing team). Communicate requirements and obtain RFQs from vendors and stakeholders. Adjust standard costs from SAP to reflect actual costs.
• Facilitate tender pricing by presenting costs and historical prices. Seek pricing approvals. Package the tender and coordinate the bid within schedule.
• Identify commercial and legal terms, costs, and risks. Apply Incoterms. Seek SME advice on critical risks and LD terms.

• You have a Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines.

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At TechnipFMC, we promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other differences. We celebrate your unique contributions and encourage you to bring your authentic self to our team.

We respect human rights and promote adherence to internationally recognized principles across our value chain.

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JOB PURPOSE: Identify and define business cases, best practices and case studies for promoting the use of Digital oilfield initiatives. Provide technical advice, consultation, and technical coaching to subsurface and field operations teams in Group Companies on topics related to Digital Oil Field technologies and application.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Apply petroleum engineering techniques, digital information technologies and corporate standard procedures to generate value by enhancing surveillance, identifying workover candidates, preventing failures, and optimizing production economics.
• Design and implement automated engineering workflows that improve operations efficiency, optimize production, and maximize hydrocarbon recovery factor.
• Leverage data science methods and tools to extract insights from data, including data mining, predictive analytics, machine learning and big data.
• Lead upstream digital transformation initiatives that boost the reservoir performance through wells efficiency, equipment availability and operational constraints management.
• Document and share the value added and the lessons learned from internal and external use cases.
• Integrate key interrelated areas: people, automated workflows, processes and technologies, by defining interfaces, understanding the challenges and providing solutions.
• Prepare project charters, financial proposals, tender documents and contractor interfaces for new-solution projects, by defining requirements, work scope and breakdown structure, for enabling implementation of Digital Oilfield projects.
• Coach and mentor others and build working relationships across OPCOs and the wider industry.
• Utilize petro-technical software such as single well modal analysis, PipeSim, PETEX, Prosper, etc. to perform well and reservoir analysis.
• Work with network and system optimization applications (PSO or IAM) to optimize production and injection rates.
• Master well and system modelling tools such as Pipesim, Prosper, Gap, etc. to simulate and forecast well and network performance.
• Develop petro-technical workflow automation programs and scalable solutions that enhance efficiency and quality of engineering work.
• Use programming languages such as Python or R or MATLAB or C or SQL or C++ to create, modify and execute petro-technical scripts and codes.
• Develop and maintain relevant Communities of Practice to share experiences and best practices, guidelines and standards across all Group Companies.
• Proactively identify and mature relevant new technologies and harness Artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) to improve decision making and performance.

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 Unit/Department/Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Unit/Department/Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Unit/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 best industry standards to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare Unit/Department/Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Has frequent contact with Group Companies Subsurface Team Leaders and Field Operation Team Leaders on digital oil field implementation and optimization.

External

• Has regular contact with International Service Companies, Shareholder companies, consultants and contractors on various aspects of digital oil field technologies and implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

• Meng or MSc degree or PhD in Petroleum Engineering.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with demonstrated ability to leverage real-time data and integrated models to optimize production systems and increase asset value.
• Strong exposure to data science and digital solutions, as well as a solid understanding of the entire production system (reservoir, wells, surface network and process) and the industry standard enterprise solutions (data management, visualization, etc.)
• Proven track record of developing standardized enterprise level solutions that are scalable, upgradeable and extensible.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to persuade/guide stakeholders to adopt the most sustainable approaches.
• Hands-on experience in Digital Oilfield (DOF), Production System Optimization (PSO), and Integrated Asset Modelling (IAM).
• Working knowledge of Petroleum Engineering software such as Eclipse, Pipesim, Prosper, Gap, WellFlo, etc. and programming languages such as R, Python, MATLAB, C, SQL, C++, VBA, etc.
• Experience in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques.
• Experience in analyzing data from 3rd party providers: POSC/PPDM, PETREL, PRODML, WITSML, OLE/ODBC, etc.

Professional Certifications

• Published papers including first Author publications in journals or conference proceedings; preferably peer reviewed.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Apply petroleum engineering techniques, digital information technologies and corporate standard procedures to generate value by enhancing surveillance, identifying workover candidates, preventing failures, and optimizing production economics.
• Design and implement automated engineering workflows that improve operations efficiency, optimize production, and maximize hydrocarbon recovery factor.
• Leverage data science methods and tools to extract insights from data, including data mining, predictive analytics, machine learning and big data.
• Lead upstream digital transformation initiatives that boost the reservoir performance through wells efficiency, equipment availability and operational constraints management.
• Document and share the value added and the lessons learned from internal and external use cases.
• Integrate key interrelated areas: people, automated workflows, processes and technologies, by defining interfaces, understanding the challenges and providing solutions.
• Prepare project charters, financial proposals, tender documents and contractor interfaces for new-solution projects, by defining requirements, work scope and breakdown structure, for enabling implementation of Digital Oilfield projects.
• Coach and mentor others and build working relationships across OPCOs and the wider industry.
• Utilize petro-technical software such as single well modal analysis, PipeSim, PETEX, Prosper, etc. to perform well and reservoir analysis.
• Work with network and system optimization applications (PSO or IAM) to optimize production and injection rates.
• Master well and system modelling tools such as Pipesim, Prosper, Gap, etc. to simulate and forecast well and network performance.
• Develop petro-technical workflow automation programs and scalable solutions that enhance efficiency and quality of engineering work.
• Use programming languages such as Python or R or MATLAB or C or SQL or C++ to create, modify and execute petro-technical scripts and codes.
• Develop and maintain relevant Communities of Practice to share experiences and best practices, guidelines and standards across all Group Companies.
• Proactively identify and mature relevant new technologies and harness Artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) to improve decision making and performance.
  

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 Unit/Department/Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
  

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Unit/Department/Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.
  

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Unit/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 best industry standards to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
  

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
  

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare Unit/Department/Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.
  

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Has frequent contact with Group Companies Subsurface Team Leaders and Field Operation Team Leaders on digital oil field implementation and optimization.
  

External

• Has regular contact with International Service Companies, Shareholder companies, consultants and contractors on various aspects of digital oil field technologies and implementation.
  

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

• Meng or MSc degree or PhD in Petroleum Engineering.
  

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with demonstrated ability to leverage real-time data and integrated models to optimize production systems and increase asset value.
• Strong exposure to data science and digital solutions, as well as a solid understanding of the entire production system (reservoir, wells, surface network and process) and the industry standard enterprise solutions (data management, visualization, etc.)
• Proven track record of developing standardized enterprise level solutions that are scalable, upgradeable and extensible.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to persuade/guide stakeholders to adopt the most sustainable approaches.
• Hands-on experience in Digital Oilfield (DOF), Production System Optimization (PSO), and Integrated Asset Modelling (IAM).
• Working knowledge of Petroleum Engineering software such as Eclipse, Pipesim, Prosper, Gap, WellFlo, etc. and programming languages such as R, Python, MATLAB, C, SQL, C++, VBA, etc.
• Experience in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques.
• Experience in analyzing data from 3rd party providers: POSC/PPDM, PETREL, PRODML, WITSML, OLE/ODBC, etc.
  

Professional Certifications

• Published papers including first Author publications in journals or conference proceedings; preferably peer reviewed.
  

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ISS International S.p.A. Abu Dhabi Branch is looking for a Telecom Engineer in Abu Dhabi (UAE).

The role requires telecom engineering on the field.

You will be employed by our Abu Dhabi branch and will work at our clients' offices in Abu Dhabi. Short offshore missions to Dalma Island may be required according to project needs.

Below are additional details and terms of our offer:

• Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE, with short missions on Dalma Island, UAE
• Envisaged Starting Date: July 2025
• Duration: Until 31.12.2025, with potential extension based on performance and project requirements
• Working Schedule: 9 hours per day, 6 days a week
• Rotation: Resident
• Contract: Local employment

Cognite Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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About Cognite

Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS leader in leveraging AI and data to solve complex business challenges through offerings like Cognite Atlas AI, an industrial agent workbench, and the Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform. Recognized as the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms and the 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year, Cognite is at the forefront of industrial digital transformation, reshaping sectors including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharma, and Manufacturing. Join us where AI and data meet ingenuity to forge a smarter, connected industrial future.

• Impact: Strive to make a meaningful impact in all endeavors, focusing on results.
• Ownership: Embrace a culture of ownership, contribute beyond comfort zones, foster inclusivity, and share responsibilities.
• Relentless: Pursue innovation relentlessly, view setbacks as growth opportunities, and face challenges head-on.

• Customer Engagement: Engage with clients to understand their technical needs and provide tailored solutions; build and maintain relationships.
• Sales Support: Collaborate with sales teams to develop strategies, identify new opportunities, and build pipelines.
• Technical Discussions: Use technical knowledge to conduct discussions, demonstrate value, and provide on-site support.
• Partner Collaboration: Work with partner sales teams to meet sales goals and support integration of solutions.
• Coaching: Mentor partner sales teams and conduct knowledge transfer sessions.
• Product Collaboration: Contribute feedback for continuous product improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering).
• Experience in technical sales within industrial software is desirable.
• Strong understanding of industrial processes and technical communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and coaching skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in English; ability to travel 30-60% regionally and internationally.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if not all requirements are met.

Apply today! If you are passionate about leading teams, driving technical excellence, and shaping the future of our products, we invite you to join us. For questions, contact Amy Ruban at Follow us on LinkedIn for updates.

• Join a diverse organization with 70 nationalities and a focus on DEI.
• Modern, engaging work environment and culture.
• Flat organizational structure with direct access to decision-makers.
• Opportunity to work on ambitious projects across industries.
• Join our HUB to connect directly with Cognite and partners.

Be part of a fast-growing software company driving digital transformation with recognized industry leadership and innovation awards. Make a real impact by enabling better decisions and sustainability in industries worldwide.

Apply today! We welcome all candidates and encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team with questions. Follow us on LinkedIn for openings.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Software Development

• Job Level: Highly experienced professional (10 - 15 years)

Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.

We are constantly growing and are currently looking for Construction Manager (Oil & Gas) to join our top qualified and knowledgeable Project Construction Team in one of Project Site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Would you like to be part of a dynamic EPC leader with global presence? We’d like to meet you.

Join our worldwide journey. Build on something that matters!

What you will need to do:

• Lead an established team of Section Heads and Engineers to secure the completion of the project within time and budget.
• Manage direct multi-faceted construction activities, including subcontractors and personnel.
• Ensure all construction activities are performed safely and in compliance with applicable policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and take responsibility for ensuring customer satisfaction for construction and completions activities.
• Provide Construction support to Project Management during the initial planning phase of the project.
• Participate in Constructability and 3D model review sessions.
• Build and manage effective Construction teams.
• Ensure all construction activities are performed in accordance with project specifications and drawings, within budget and time schedules.
• Maintain effective communication and report the status of construction progress to the project team.
• Manage the RFI and change order process in the field.
• Assist with the preparation of change orders.
• Maintain excellent project records and documentation of delays and other potential project impacts.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and complete documentation of construction activities.

What you will need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Master's Degree (Optional but Beneficial).
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) / Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Relevance of experience in Rotating & Static Equipment Installation and strong understanding of Oil & Gas operations (Brown Field).
• Minimum of 20-25 years of experience with at least 10 years in a managerial role with a focus on Oil & Gas Projects in the Middle East.
• Having previous experience with ADNOC projects (ADNOC approval is an advantage).
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects.

You are someone who:

• Is outgoing and skilled communicator.
• Is able to work both independently and as a team leader, exercising professional judgment and coordination skills.
• Has excellent organizational skills.
• Is passionate about his/her field of expertise and determined to succeed.

What is in it for you:

Competitive salary and benefits are part of the offering, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams, within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We create mega construction projects - literally around the globe - with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come. At Archirodon, you will find a proud, productive and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our people and their development!