About The Role

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced RTDS Operations Support Senior Engineer to perform advanced real-time drilling analysis and optimization to improve operational performance and reduce drilling risks. The role provides technical guidance on complex drilling challenges, develops data-driven recommendations, and supports well operations through detailed analysis of drilling parameters and performance indicators.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on advanced real-time drilling technologies, support complex well operations, engage with customers, and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Deliver advanced drilling optimization recommendations based on real-time data and performance analysis.
Conduct post-well, offset-well, and drilling performance analysis.
Perform surveillance and provide technical support for complex well operations.
Analyze drilling parameters and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization.
Apply Torque & Drag, hydraulics, ECD, surge & swab, MSE, BHA, and wellbore stability analysis.
Support kick detection, well control, lost circulation, drilling vibration, and directional drilling optimization activities.
Support casing design, offset well analysis, and Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) activities.
Develop technical reports and present optimization recommendations to customers and operational teams.
Support customer technical reviews and facilitate lessons-learned sessions.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the team.
Maintain compliance with company HSE, Quality, Operational Excellence, and technical standards.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in drilling analysis, workflows, and service quality.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Torque & Drag, Hydraulics, ECD, Surge & Swab, MSE, BHA performance , and drilling optimization.
Understanding of wellbore stability, directional drilling, kick detection, well control, lost circulation, and drilling vibrations.
Experience with CENTRO, DecisionSpace Well Engineering, Landmark EDM, WellView/OpenWells , RTDS platforms, and drilling simulation/data management tools.
Strong Excel, Power BI, data analytics, trend analysis , and reporting skills.
Knowledge of database management, report automation, and workflow tools.
Strong technical report writing, root cause analysis, presentation, and customer-facing communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with customers, drilling teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering , or a related engineering discipline.
5–8 years of experience in drilling engineering, drilling optimization, well planning, or RTDS operations.
Master's degree is an advantage.
Experience supporting real-time drilling operations and complex well analysis.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical recommendations and mentor junior engineers.