Experienced Applications Engineer

About the Role

BESTE is seeking a senior-level Applications Engineer to serve as the primary technical authority for our drilling operations and product portfolio in Saudi Arabia. This high-impact engineering role bridges field execution, sales support, and continuous performance improvement. You will own the full technical workflow — from multi‑well bit and BHA program design, hydraulics modeling, and torque & drag analysis, through to post‑job performance reviews and technology evaluation.

Your expertise will be the technical backbone of BESTE's ability to deliver world‑class drilling solutions to Saudi Aramco and its drilling contractors.

• Engineering Design & Technical Authority – Lead multi‑well bit selection, BHA design, and drilling parameter optimization for Saudi Aramco and associated drilling programs.
• Perform hydraulics modeling, torque & drag analysis, and casing/liner wear assessments using industry‑standard software platforms.
• Develop and review Well‑Specific Bit Running Procedures (BRPs) and technical addenda for complex or high‑risk well sections.
• Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement – Review and interpret post‑run performance data, drilling logs, and dull bit reports to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities.
• Lead formal customer performance review meetings, presenting data‑backed findings and action plans in a structured, professional format.
• Own the CPI process for technical performance issues — from root cause identification through to corrective action verification.
• Sales & Field Operations Technical Support – Provide direct technical support to the sales team, including offset well analyses, technical white papers, and competitive performance benchmarking.
• Support field engineers with real‑time troubleshooting of complex drilling performance challenges.
• Review customer tender specifications and technical annexes to ensure BESTE's proposals are fully compliant and technically differentiated.
• Technology Evaluation & Innovation – Evaluate new drilling technologies, software applications, and product innovations for applicability in Saudi Aramco operating environments.
• Stay current on PDM, RSS, and advanced bit technology developments to ensure BESTE's technical recommendations remain at the industry forefront.
• Liaise with BESTE's product engineering teams to provide in‑country feedback for product development and design improvements.
• Serve as the primary technical mentor for Associate Technical Professionals (ATPs), driving their development through coaching, structured training, and assignment to progressively complex engineering tasks.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering – Petroleum, Mechanical, Geosciences, or closely related discipline. Master's Degree is an advantage.
• 3–7 years of drilling industry experience, with a minimum of 3 years in drilling applications engineering, well planning, or advanced BHA/bit technology.
• Advanced proficiency in drilling engineering software (e.g., Landmark COMPASS, Halliburton Well Plan, or equivalent torque & drag / hydraulics platforms).
• Strong knowledge of PDC and Tricone bit technology, BHA design, formation evaluation, and drilling performance diagnostics.
• Experience working with or presenting to Saudi Aramco well engineering teams is highly preferred.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken);
  Arabic is an advantage.
• Saudi National or KSA‑resident candidates are strongly preferred.