Drilling Fluids QA-QC Specialist - ADNOC Group UAE

Drilling Fluids QA-QC Specialist – ADNOC Group – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Position Overview:

Drilling Fluids QA-QC Specialist roles in Abu Dhabi with ADNOC Group ensure the quality assurance and quality control of drilling fluids chemicals and additives to meet oilfield performance standards. This role safeguards fluid performance, compliance, and HSE adherence through rigorous testing, audits, supplier coordination, and continuous improvement across drilling and completion operations.

Job Details:
Country: UAE
• City:
Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Oil & Energy
• Function: QA Quality Control
• Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality:
Any
• Job Type: Full-time

• Monitor and control QA-QC for drilling and completion chemicals and brines, maintaining complete records
• Conduct spot checks at company stores, supplier stores, service company facilities, rigs, and brine plants
• Verify proper storage, handling, housekeeping, HSE compliance, and document control
• Coordinate with commercial and stores teams to maintain adequate safety stock and analyze consumption trends
• Establish quarterly chemical requirements aligned with planned well programs
• Perform lab pilot tests to verify service company formulations and support performance validation
• Investigate quality discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and follow up with suppliers
• Support troubleshooting of drilling issues with lab testing and technical recommendations
• Liaise with OPCOs laboratories to ensure QA-QC of price agreement chemicals and proper sampling
• Ensure use of environmentally friendly chemicals and continuous reduction of chemical waste
• Conduct periodic audits of supplier stores including pre-qualification, tender evaluation, mobilization, and routine HSE and quality audits; issue reports
• Participate in technical evaluations of joint OPCOs tenders for chemicals
• Provide fluids input to Well Value Assurance planning to enhance performance
• Review and update drilling fluids manuals, QA-QC manuals, lab test procedures, specifications, and HSE procedures
• Execute pilot studies and trials for new formulations, chemicals, and technologies; prepare evaluation reports
• Review fluid reports, well recaps, end-of-well and phase reports; assess solids control efficiency and recommend improvements
• Provide QA-QC support to cementing activities as required
• Track industry developments, assess new supplier offerings, implement trials, and introduce innovations
• Work strictly in line with HSE policies and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related field
• Strong experience in drilling fluids QA-QC within oil and gas operations
• Proven laboratory testing, auditing, and supplier management capabilities
• Ability to troubleshoot drilling fluid challenges and recommend solutions
• Strong documentation, reporting, and cross-functional coordination skills

• Technical QA-QC role impacting drilling performance and HSE outcomes
• Exposure to advanced fluids technologies and large-scale well programs
• Opportunity to influence standards, audits, and continuous improvement
• Competitive, market-aligned compensation and comprehensive benefits

ADNOC Group is a leading integrated energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, operating across the full oil and gas value chain. With a strong commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, ADNOC continuously advances drilling performance through rigorous QA-QC, responsible chemical management, and industry-leading standards.