Field Engineer III – Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)

Role Overview

Field Engineer III – Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) at Weatherford UAE. This role is based at customer well sites, supporting onshore and offshore drilling operations globally.

Role Purpose

The Field Engineer III – Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) plans, executes, and optimizes Managed Pressure Drilling operations at customer well sites. The role provides advanced engineering expertise, operational leadership, and technical support to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable drilling performance while meeting customer expectations, company standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Execution

• Lead the execution of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) operations in accordance with approved engineering programs, operational procedures, and HSE standards
• Provide real-time engineering support during drilling, tripping, casing running, cementing, and other well construction activities requiring MPD
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize drilling parameters, hydraulic performance, and pressure data to maintain wellbore pressure control
• Operate and oversee automated MPD control systems to maintain target bottom-hole pressure throughout drilling operations
• Develop engineering recommendations and operational adjustments based on real-time well conditions and technical analysis

Planning & Pre-Execution

• Support pre-job planning, hazard identification, risk assessments, and technical reviews with customers and internal stakeholders
• Maintain equipment readiness and support mobilization planning for upcoming projects

Equipment Management

• Supervise the rig-up, pressure testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and rig-down of MPD equipment
• Support equipment commissioning, new technology implementation, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives

Coordination & Collaboration

• Coordinate field activities with drilling supervisors, company representatives, rig personnel, and service providers to ensure seamless operations
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by delivering high-quality technical support and operational excellence

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate operational issues and equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare accurate daily operational reports, engineering analyses, end-of-well reports, and lessons learned documentation
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, customer requirements, API standards, and industry best practices

Leadership & Development

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior Field Engineers and Field Specialists

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 7 years of oil and gas drilling experience, including at least 5 years in Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) operations
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex onshore and offshore MPD projects
• Experience in HPHT, deepwater, extended-reach, depleted reservoir, and narrow-margin drilling environments
• IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification (Supervisor Level)
• H₂S, First Aid/CPR, BOSIET, and offshore survival certifications (as applicable)

Skills & Competencies

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) technologies, equipment, and operational applications
• Thorough understanding of well control principles, drilling hydraulics, and surface back-pressure management
• Experience with Rotating Control Devices (RCD), MPD choke systems, Coriolis flow measurement systems, and automated MPD control systems
• Knowledge of Constant Bottom Hole Pressure (CBHP), Pressurized Mud Cap Drilling (PMCD), Mud Cap Drilling (MCD), and Managed Pressure Cementing
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling, pressure analysis, and interpretation of real-time drilling data
• Knowledge of drilling data acquisition systems and digital drilling technologies
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, instrumentation, and operational issues under demanding field conditions

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Technical leadership and engineering decision-making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication, reporting, and customer engagement skills
• Project planning and operational coordination
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Team leadership, mentoring, and coaching
• Strong commitment to HSE, quality, and operational excellence
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, remote, and rotational field environments

Additional Information

• Willingness to travel internationally and work rotational assignments in remote locations
• Reference ID: #LI-MD1