SLB
Senior Well Engineer
Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaPosted 1 months ago
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- Salary
- AED 12k–18k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Energy & Sustainability
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
- Review and approve well proposals, Basis of Design, and well programs - Oversee execution of well operations and ensure technical integrity - Review and approve operational procedures (e.g., casing, cementing) - Supervise and mentor junior well engineers on the project - Coordinate with clients, contractors, and service companies - Support selection and evaluation of equipment and service providers - Monitor and control costs against AFEEnsure compliance with HSE standards and company procedures - Participate in risk management, HARC, and incident investigationsLead performance reviews to improve drilling efficiency (ft/day, NPT) - Monitor daily operations (time/depth, cost, performance trends) - Approve well control briefings and Management of Change (MOC)Drive continuous improvement and resolve recurring operational issues - Plan and forecast medium- and long-term operational requirements - Verify invoices and support project management activities - Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline - 10+ years of experience in drilling/well engineering operations - Strong knowledge of well design, drilling operations, and well control - Valid Well Control certification (IWCF/IADC – Supervisor level) - Experience in cost control, AFE management, and performance monitoring - Proven leadership and mentoring experience - Strong understanding of HSE standards, risk management, and compliance - Ability to manage projects, analyze performance, and drive continuous improvement SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. ]]>
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline
- 10+ years of experience in drilling/well engineering operations
- Strong knowledge of well design, drilling operations, and well control
- Valid Well Control certification (IWCF/IADC – Supervisor level)
- Experience in cost control, AFE management, and performance monitoring
- Proven leadership and mentoring experience
- Strong understanding of HSE standards, risk management, and compliance
- Ability to manage projects, analyze performance, and drive continuous improvement
Responsibilities
- Review and approve well proposals, Basis of Design, and well programs
- Oversee execution of well operations and ensure technical integrity
- Review and approve operational procedures (e.g., casing, cementing)
- Supervise and mentor junior well engineers on the project
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and service companies
- Support selection and evaluation of equipment and service providers
- Monitor and control costs against AFEEnsure compliance with HSE standards and company procedures
- Participate in risk management, HARC, and incident investigationsLead performance reviews to improve drilling efficiency (ft/day, NPT)
- Monitor daily operations (time/depth, cost, performance trends)
- Approve well control briefings and Management of Change (MOC)
- Drive continuous improvement and resolve recurring operational issues
- Plan and forecast medium- and long-term operational requirements
- Verify invoices and support project management activities
Skills
- Well design
- Drilling operations
- Well control
- IWCF/IADC Supervisor level
- Cost control
- AFE management
- Performance monitoring
- HSE standards
- Risk management
- Project management
- Leadership and mentoring
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