Job Description

Drilling Applications Engineer - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
Drilling Applications Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE provides technical support for well planning, BHA optimization, real-time drilling performance, and collision avoidance operations within ADNOC Group's Oil & Energy drilling environment. This role ensures safe, efficient, and digitally optimized drilling operations through advanced engineering analysis, simulation modelling, and continuous performance improvement.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Engineering
Salary: 22000-30000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare integrated well plans, engineering calculations, and pre-well planning programs aligned with ADNOC standards.
• Implement collision avoidance planning using industry-standard anti-collision rules and company guidelines.
• Monitor real-time wellbore positioning and apply corrective actions to prevent well-to-well interference.
• Perform torque and drag analysis, hydraulics modelling, and vibration simulations for complex well designs.
• Provide technical support during drilling operations to optimize performance and minimize risks.
• Maintain engineering documentation and digital workflows on company servers for knowledge sharing.
• Prepare comprehensive end-of-well reports including performance analysis, lessons learned, and improvement recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance on BHA design, hydraulics optimization, torque and drag mitigation, and vibration control.
• Analyze offset well data and operational KPIs to enhance future drilling efficiency.
• Model drilling performance using simulation software and recommend advanced tools and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC safety, environmental, and operational policies.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in drilling engineering or drilling applications.
• Strong knowledge of well planning principles, BHA optimization, torque and drag modelling, and drilling simulation software.
• Experience in collision avoidance planning and real-time well monitoring systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills in spoken and written English.

Skills Set

• Well planning and engineering design
• BHA optimization and hydraulics modelling
• Torque and drag analysis
• Real-time drilling performance monitoring
• Collision avoidance planning
• Drilling simulation software
• Data analysis and KPI monitoring
• Technical reporting and documentation

Why Join Us

• Work on advanced drilling engineering projects within Abu Dhabi's leading Oil & Energy organization.
• Exposure to cutting-edge digital drilling technologies and simulation tools.
• Competitive compensation and career progression opportunities.
• Strong safety culture and operational excellence standards.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and drilling optimization initiatives.

About the Company
ADNOC Group is a leading integrated energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Operating across exploration, drilling, production, and logistics, ADNOC continues to drive innovation in upstream Oil & Energy operations. With a strong commitment to safety, digital transformation, and sustainable development, ADNOC delivers high-performance drilling solutions supporting global energy demand.
Job Title Drilling Applications Engineer - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Drilling Applications Engineer - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
Drilling Applications Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE provides technical support for well planning, BHA optimization, real-time drilling performance, and collision avoidance operations within ADNOC Group's Oil & Energy drilling environment. This role ensures safe, efficient, and digitally optimized drilling operations through advanced engineering analysis, simulation modelling, and continuous performance improvement.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Engineering
Salary: 22000-30000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare integrated well plans, engineering calculations, and pre-well planning programs aligned with ADNOC standards.
• Implement collision avoidance planning using industry-standard anti-collision rules and company guidelines.
• Monitor real-time wellbore positioning and apply corrective actions to prevent well-to-well interference.
• Perform torque and drag analysis, hydraulics modelling, and vibration simulations for complex well designs.
• Provide technical support during drilling operations to optimize performance and minimize risks.
• Maintain engineering documentation and digital workflows on company servers for knowledge sharing.
• Prepare comprehensive end-of-well reports including performance analysis, lessons learned, and improvement recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance on BHA design, hydraulics optimization, torque and drag mitigation, and vibration control.
• Analyze offset well data and operational KPIs to enhance future drilling efficiency.
• Model drilling performance using simulation software and recommend advanced tools and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC safety, environmental, and operational policies.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in drilling engineering or drilling applications.
• Strong knowledge of well planning principles, BHA optimization, torque and drag modelling, and drilling simulation software.
• Experience in collision avoidance planning and real-time well monitoring systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills in spoken and written English.

Skills Set

• Well planning and engineering design
• BHA optimization and hydraulics modelling
• Torque and drag analysis
• Real-time drilling performance monitoring
• Collision avoidance planning
• Drilling simulation software
• Data analysis and KPI monitoring
• Technical reporting and documentation

Why Join Us

• Work on advanced drilling engineering projects within Abu Dhabi's leading Oil & Energy organization.
• Exposure to cutting-edge digital drilling technologies and simulation tools.
• Competitive compensation and career progression opportunities.
• Strong safety culture and operational excellence standards.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and drilling optimization initiatives.

About the Company
ADNOC Group is a leading integrated energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Operating across exploration, drilling, production, and logistics, ADNOC continues to drive innovation in upstream Oil & Energy operations. With a strong commitment to safety, digital transformation, and sustainable development, ADNOC delivers high-performance drilling solutions supporting global energy demand.
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