Drilling & Workover Advisor

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity 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 spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades of 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 Drilling & Workover Advisor to join the Unconventional Drilling Operation.

The Unconventional Drilling Operation is responsible for supervising and overseeing the operations of contract drilling or workover rigs working for Saudi Aramco.

The Drilling & Workover Advisor's primary role is to supervise field operations of land drilling and workover rigs engaged in carrying out programmed work on deep or otherwise critical wells.

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you will be required to perform the following:

1. Ensure all rig personnel and service providers are compliant with Saudi Aramco safety standards and requirements.
2. Direct all rig operations expediently, safely, and according to accepted industry practices as outlined and specified.
3. Supervise and oversee all operations performed on Saudi Aramco wells.
4. Make recommendations on alternative methods or equipment when unusual situations are encountered.
5. Document the receipt, usage, and transfer of Saudi Aramco supplied materials and equipment. Review service company field tickets for accuracy of services provided and associated charges.
6. On rigs contracted to Saudi Aramco, assure compliance with terms, conditions, and equipment/personnel as specified in the contract.
7. Work with drilling and workover engineers to ensure that modern drilling practices are followed.
8. Coordinate the timely ordering of required well materials, equipment, and services according to the well program.
9. Approve contractor daily tour reports.
10. Ensure that contractor rig and equipment are properly maintained to avoid downtime.
11. Perform other miscellaneous duties as directed by the operation manager.
12. Ensure that Saudi Aramco Blowout Prevention Standards are met in all respects including equipment configuration, testing, and crew response.
13. Ensure that rig and personnel comply with Saudi Aramco established safety standards and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

As the successful candidate, you will hold:

1. A high school degree with a minimum of 13 years of experience in drilling and workover operations with demonstrated supervisory expertise developed over time.

OR

1. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7 years of experience in drilling and workover operations.

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. As a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical, and environmental challenges, and 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.