Engineer, Drilling Applications

JOB PURPOSE:
Provide technical support and maintain ADNOC Drilling applications for well planning, BHA optimization and
real-time drilling performance. Ensure safe and efficient operations through accurate engineering analysis and
digital workflows. Provide technical support and maintain ADNOC Drilling applications for well planning, BHA
optimization and real-time drilling performance. Ensure safe and efficient operations through accurate
engineering analysis and digital workflows. Additionally, manage collision avoidance planning and real-time
collision monitoring. Prepare comprehensive end-of-well reports, capturing performance analysis, lessons
learned and recommendations for continuous improvement

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Job Specific:
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, environmental standards, operational guidelines and ADNOC
Policies and procedures.
• Prepare well plans, engineering calculations and integrated pre-well planning program.
• Implement collision avoidance planning using industry-standard anti-collision rules and ADNOC
guidelines.
• Monitor real-time wellbore positioning and apply corrective actions to prevent well-to-well interference
during drilling.
• Perform torque & drag, hydraulics and vibration modelling for complex wells.
• Provide the needed technical assistance during drilling.
• Maintain engineering documentation in company server for easy access and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare post-well performance reviews, End of well report and lessons learned reports.
• Provide technical guidance on BHA design, hydraulics, torque & drag and vibration mitigation.
• Support operations with planning, engineering and optimization .
• Model drilling performance using simulation software.
• Recommend tools and technologies for improved efficiency.
• Analyze offset wells data and operational KPIs.

COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIP:
Internal:
• Maintain consistent daily communication with teams within the Drilling Services Division, including up
to Manager level, to gather information on business processes, operational requirements, and technical
updates.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams, planning units, and operations support groups to ensure
alignment on well planning, BHA optimization, collision avoidance, and real-time monitoring.
• Maintain regular engagement with customers through scheduled visits and proactive communication to
strengthen relationships and obtain critical operational insights.
External:
• Conduct regular customer visits and maintain proactive communication with clients to address technical
queries, share performance updates and strengthen relationships.
• Has occasional contact with service providers to explore, examine and discuss technical insights and
new drilling technologys.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
• 3+ years of experience in drilling engineering or applications.
• Knowledge of well planning & engineering principles and softwar.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.