Drilling Applications Engineer - ADNOC Group UAE

Position Overview

Drilling Applications Engineer – ADNOC Group – Abu Dhabi, UAE. Provides technical support for well planning, BHA optimisation, real‑time drilling performance and collision avoidance operations within ADNOC Group's Oil & Energy drilling environment. The role ensures safe, efficient and digitally optimised drilling operations through advanced engineering analysis, simulation modelling and continuous performance improvement.

• Country: UAE
• City:
  Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Oil & Energy
• Function:
  Engineering
• Salary: 22,000–30,000 monthly (market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality:
  Any
• Job Type: Full‑time

• Prepare integrated well plans, engineering calculations and pre‑well planning programmes 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 optimise performance and minimise 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 optimisation, torque and drag mitigation and vibration control.
• Analyse 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in drilling engineering or drilling applications.
• Strong knowledge of well planning principles, BHA optimisation, 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.

• Well planning and engineering design
• BHA optimisation 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

• Work on advanced drilling engineering projects within Abu Dhabi's leading Oil & Energy organisation.
• 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 optimisation initiatives.

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.