
Saudi Aramco
Senior Drilling Engineer
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 03/12/2026
Job overview
Date posted
19/10/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
03/12/2026
Job description
Extended reach horizontal wells, HPHT gas wells and unconventional wells all come under the technical support of this Senior Drilling Engineer in Aramco's Unconventional Resources Drilling 3 Department. Drilling programmes are developed in line with Saudi Aramco standards, and operating divisions turn to you for advice on complex drilling problems. Studies on rate of penetration optimisation and new drilling technology are part of the remit. Sound engineering methods and procedures are set for assigned drilling issues, and each study has to fit the wider objectives of drilling operations. Clear presentations of findings to operations and management are expected. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably petroleum, mechanical or chemical, and at least 9 years of experience, enough to be clearly recognised as a senior drilling engineer, along with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop drilling programs in line with Saudi Aramco standards
- Provide sound drilling engineering methods and procedures for assigned drilling problems
- Execute studies on rate of penetration optimisation and other drilling topics
- Evaluate new drilling technologies for field application
- Support extended reach horizontal oil and gas wells, HPHT gas wells and unconventional wells
- Advise operating divisions on complex drilling operating problems
- Analyse drilling performance to identify improvement opportunities
- Present study findings and recommendations to operations and management
- Ensure all assignments conform to the overall objectives of drilling operations
Experience & skills
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical
- Bring at least 9 years of drilling engineering experience, with clear recognition as a senior drilling engineer
- Demonstrate experience supporting ERD, HPHT and unconventional wells
- Apply strong knowledge of drilling optimisation and drilling technology
- Communicate with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills