DRILLING ENGINEER

KILONEWTONS

Job Title: Drilling Engineer

Company: KILONEWTONS | Location: Muscat, Oman
Experience: 5+ Years | Job Type: Full-time
Website: www.kilonewtons.com

Job Overview

KILONEWTONS is hiring a skilled Drilling Engineer to optimize our oil & gas operations in Oman. We need an expert with 5+ years of drilling engineering experience, proficiency in industry software, and a strong grasp of well design principles. Ready to take on challenging drilling projects? Your expertise starts here!

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement cost-effective drilling programs for onshore/offshore wells
Conduct well engineering calculations (torque/drag, hydraulics, casing design)
Monitor daily drilling operations and troubleshoot technical issues
Prepare AFE estimates and optimize drilling budgets
Ensure compliance with Oman oil & gas regulations and HSE standards
Analyze drilling data to improve performance and reduce NPT
Coordinate with geologists, contractors, and field teams
Evaluate and recommend new drilling technologies

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor s in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering
5+ years in drilling engineering (Oman/GCC experience preferred)
Expertise in:

• Well planning software: WellPlan, Petrel, Drillbench
• Directional drilling: Gyro/MWD/LWD interpretation
• Casing design: StressCheck or similar
  Strong knowledge of:
• HPHT drilling
• Well control procedures (IWCF certified preferred)
• Drilling fluids optimization