Drilling Engineer Full Time

Overview

Performs and directs drilling engineering functions to support complex drilling operations; and leads major drilling engineering projects that require original or unusual analysis and solution.

Key Responsibilities

A. Provides sound drilling engineering methods and procedures to be used on assigned drilling problems.
B. Executes and accomplishes assignments and studies in areas outlined in the
scope-assuring conformance to overall objectives of all phases of drilling operations in areas
including drilling penetration rate optimization, new drilling technology and drilling studies.
C. Capable of providing technical support for many types of drilling wells including complex
multi-lateral and extended reach (ERD) horizontal oil and gas wells, HPHT gas wells, offshore
and deep water and unconventional wells. Wells include power water injection and producing
wells, exploration wells and all kinds of workovers including HST’s.
D. Proficient in analyzing advanced drilling data and the performance of new or existing drilling techniques to
determine a need for or benefit from studies, recommendations and/or modifications with
respect to unit costs and operating efficiency consistent with established.
E. Performs and prepares various studies and reports on drilling subjects then provides recommendations,
alternative proposals and preliminary design and program outlines with statistical cost data,
economic analyses, back-up data and charts and presents, or assists in the presentation of
study and proposals to Management, technical and operating groups.
F. Initiates detailed work outlines and performs or delegates to DE-II work for final development of technical
proposals and studies of proposed projects.
G. Discusses, coordinates and is able to resolve any problems in assigned areas with personnel throughout Aramco and with outside
organizations to ensure that conclusions and recommendations of work conform to and are
consistent with overall company objectives and requirements.
H. Assists in the training and indoctrination of new personnel, SA engineers and engineering aides.
I. Delivers sound technical assistance and advice to operating divisions on complex drilling operating problems.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; preferably in Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.

Experience: minimum 10 years, such that incumbent is clearly recognized as a senior drilling engineer in his field.