Are you an experienced Managed Pressure Drilling Engineer with strong offshore/onshore drilling expertise? Do you have hands-on experience with MPD systems and well control operations?
We are looking for a skilled Managed Pressure Drilling Engineer to join a reputed oil & gas organization in Kuwait. The role involves planning, execution, and optimization of MPD operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, design, and execute Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) operations in accordance with well objectives and HSE standards.
- Operate and monitor MPD systems including Rotating Control Devices (RCD), choke manifolds, and real-time pressure control equipment.
- Analyze well data to maintain bottom-hole pressure within safe operating limits and mitigate drilling risks such as kicks, losses, and wellbore instability.
- Coordinate with drilling, mud, logging, and well control teams to ensure seamless MPD integration.
- Develop MPD procedures, contingency plans, and operational guidelines.
- Troubleshoot MPD equipment and provide technical support during drilling operations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare daily reports, post-well analysis, and performance evaluations related to MPD operations.
- Support training and mentoring of junior engineers and rig personnel on MPD practices.
Required Qualification / Experience / Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in drilling operations, with proven hands-on experience in Managed Pressure Drilling.
- Strong knowledge of well control principles, drilling hydraulics, and pressure management techniques.
- Experience working with MPD service providers and advanced drilling technologies.
- Ability to interpret real-time drilling data and make sound engineering decisions under pressure.
- Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Prior Middle East experience is an added advantage.
Job Location: Kuwait
Salary: Negotiable
Type of Employment: Full Time / Contract (as per project requirement)
What you can expect from the employer:
Vacation Air Ticket: Provided for the candidate only
Other benefits, as per company policy and Kuwaiti labor law.
More Information
- Salary Offer Negotiable
- Experience Level Mid-Senior level
- Minimum Years of Experience 5 years