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.
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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.
