Drilling Foreman - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Expat

Drilling Foreman - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation Package

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This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. It is a permanent full time Expat Relocation Package.

We are seeking a Drilling Foreman to join the Unconventional Resources Drilling Operations Division (URDOD) of Unconventional Resources Drilling Department (URDD).

The URDOD is responsible for direct field responsibility for the drilling or working over of wells located anywhere in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its territorial waters as specified in the well drilling or workover program. Such wells may be exploratory or development and entail the search for or development of hydrocarbon deposits, principally oil and gas.

• Supervise work on wells below 15,000 feet or wells complicated by pressure above 10,000 psi, sour gas, highly deviated, or that cost in excess of $10,000,000.
• Fiscal accountability for Saudi Aramco-owned equipment and materials, timely communications with Drilling Operations headquarters and logistical co‑ordination of transportation services, materials movement, well services (Saudi Aramco and contractor supplied), water support and roads/location support.
• Perform unit-level supervisory function at well locations remote to Operations headquarters on a 24‑hour per day basis, 28 days on duty, 28 days off schedule.
• Direct all well operations efficiently, safely and according to accepted industry practices as outlined and specified in the well Drilling or Workover program issued by the Drilling Engineering Dept.
• Coordinate the timely ordering of required well materials, equipment and services according to the well program; document receipt, usage and transfer of Saudi Aramco supplied materials and equipment; review service company field tickets for accuracy of services provided and associated charges.
• Ensure that Saudi Aramco Blowout Prevention Standards are met in all respects including equipment configuration, testing and crew response. Assurance that rig and personnel comply with Saudi Aramco established safety standards and procedures.
• On rigs contracted to Saudi Aramco, assure compliance with terms, conditions and equipment/personnel as specified in the contract.
• Provide headquarters a complete daily report of work progress as required in the Daily Morning Report.
• Promote cost‑savings ideas and awareness with the view toward operational optimization consistent with safely meeting well objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized and approved program.
• 9 years’ experience related to the drilling and/or workover of oil and gas wells.
• Ability to provide on‑job training to less experienced drilling/workover personnel assigned to the rig.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering, Strategy/Planning, and Management — Oil and Gas