Digital Drilling Engineer
Weatherford
Date: 1 week ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Job Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Digital Drilling Engineer (DDE) is primarily focused on the implementation and support of CENTRO and Real Time Data Services (RTDS) projects, ensuring effective use of drilling software within the MENA Geozone. The role combines technical expertise with customer support to maximize the value of digital tools, facilitate software enhancements, and foster innovation…
Responsibilities
Project Implementation & Support:
Required
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Digital Drilling Engineer (DDE) is primarily focused on the implementation and support of CENTRO and Real Time Data Services (RTDS) projects, ensuring effective use of drilling software within the MENA Geozone. The role combines technical expertise with customer support to maximize the value of digital tools, facilitate software enhancements, and foster innovation…
Responsibilities
Project Implementation & Support:
- Lead the adoption of CENTRO and RTDS projects.
- Provide technical support to end users, ensuring deliverables are met.
- Understand and address customers' technical challenges.
- Deliver presentations and software demonstrations to clients.
- Offer insights on maximizing digital tool value.
- Conduct technology gap analysis and stay updated on industry trends.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders for timely project delivery.
- Support business development and provide technical input for bids.
- Drive innovation and improvement in service delivery and drilling efficiency.
- Lead pilots and support RTDS operations to enhance service quality.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of CENTRO and other drilling software.
- Report on competitive technology applications in the region.
- Assist the Geozone Product Line Manager in executing digital strategies to boost drilling performance and market share.
- Contribute to industry publications and highlight innovations.
- Strong technical background in drilling software and digital solutions.
- Excellent communication skills for customer interaction and presentations.
- Ability to analyze and improve processes and technologies.
- Collaborative mindset to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Commitment to fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
- Ability and willingness to learn through a structured development program which includes internal and external courses, external certifications, and practical on-the-job training.
- Ability to analyze a wide variety of data sets and use them in providing Digital Drilling solutions.
- Achievement-oriented - focuses on delivering results.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Highly motivated with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Be creative and innovative problem solver - thinks conceptually and 'out of the box'.
- Time management and task prioritization skills.
Required
- 8+ years relevant Drilling Engineering / Drilling Operations / Digital Drilling experience.
- Experience in digital drilling software, strong leadership and project management skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Experience in the MENA region.
- Deep understanding of regional regulatory requirements and operational challenges.
- Proven track record of leading successful digital transformation projects in drilling operations
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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