Senior Drilling Engineer

Apply now » Title: Senior Drilling Engineer Job Req ID: 17894 Description: Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization. Overview We are seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer to join our Unconventional Resources Drilling 3 Department under Unconventional Resources. The Unconventional Resources Drilling 3 Department is responsible for providing workplace support, compensation, development and wellbeing. Your primary role is to develop a drilling program as per Saudi Aramco standards and delivers sound technical assistance and advice to operating divisions on complex drilling operating problems. Key Responsibilities As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following: Provides sound drilling engineering methods and procedures to be used on assigned drilling problems. 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. Capable of providing technical support for many types of drilling wells including extended reach (ERD) horizontal oil and gas wells, HPHT gas wells, and unconventional wells. Delivers sound technical assistance and advice to operating divisions on complex drilling operating problems. Minimum requirements As the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering; preferably in Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. You will have minimum 9 years, such that incumbent is clearly recognized as a Senior drilling engineer in his field. Excellent interpersonal and presentations skills required. Work Location and Work Schedule Work location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer Work schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer Job Posting Duration: Job posting start date: 05/20/2026 Job posting end date: 12/31/2026 Working environment Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly. At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world. Country/Region: SA Apply now » Find similar jobs: For US Applicants, For European Applicants Careers Home Privacy Statement Email Fraud Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. © Saudi Arabian Oil Company, 2021

Bachelor's degree in Engineering; preferably in Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. Minimum 9 years of experience. Excellent interpersonal and presentations skills.

Provides sound drilling engineering methods and procedures to be used on assigned drilling problems. Executes and accomplishes assignments and studies in areas outlined in the scope, ensuring conformance to overall objectives of all phases of drilling operations including drilling penetration rate optimization, new drilling technology and drilling studies. Capable of providing technical support for many types of drilling wells including extended reach (ERD) horizontal oil and gas wells, HPHT gas wells, and unconventional wells. Delivers sound technical assistance and advice to operating divisions on complex drilling operating problems.