Specialist, Technology (Electrical)

This role supports the development, evaluation, deployment, and optimization of drilling and well-related technologies to enhance safety, operational efficiency, reliability, and cost performance across the company Drilling operations. The work focuses on technical execution and problem-solving, collaborating closely with operations, engineering, and external partners to ensure that technologies deliver practical and measurable value in the field.

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Support the identification, assessment, and selection of drilling and well construction technologies.
• Participate in technology pilots, trials, and proof-of-concept activities in operational environments.
• Assist in the deployment, testing, and optimization of approved technologies across rigs and projects.
• Provide technical support to drilling and operations teams during technology implementation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and recommend corrective actions to ensure reliable performance.
• Monitor technology performance and collect operational data to assess effectiveness.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving drilling efficiency and reduction of non-productive time (NPT).
• Support the tracking and reporting of technology benefits and lessons learned.
• Work with internal stakeholders including operations, drilling engineering, HSE, and digital teams.
• Coordinate with OEMs, service companies, and technology vendors during testing and deployment.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and best practices.
• Support training and knowledge transfer related to deployed technologies.
• Comply with all UAE, the company, the company Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or related discipline).
• Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills:
  • 12 years of relevant experience in drilling, well construction, or upstream technology roles.
  • Hands-on experience supporting operational environments preferred.
  • Exposure to drilling technologies, digital tools, automation, or advanced analytics is an advantage.
  • Proficient in spoken and written English.
  • Must be computer literate.