Project Engineer / Operations Lead (Drilling Fluids) (Oil & Gas) (Oilfield Services)

Location

• The role is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Company and Business

Role Objective

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across PPC service lines to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Develop operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor performance metrics and generate management reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to improve processes and productivity.
• Ensure HSE, company policy, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage budgets, inventory, and logistics for field operations.
• Resolve operational issues and maintain client satisfaction.
• Supervise and mentor field staff.
• Conduct audits, site visits, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic alignment.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of drilling waste technologies and environmental compliance is required.
• The role requires knowledge of drilling fluids, waste management, and filtration systems.
• Required capabilities include operational planning, resource allocation, performance monitoring, budgeting, inventory control, and logistics coordination.
• The role requires service quality audits, corrective action planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional team management.
• High ethical standards and commitment to safety and compliance are expected.

Experience and Qualifications

• The employer seeks 5–10 years of experience as a drilling fluid specialist or field supervisor.
• Relevant experience includes drilling or completion fluids, drilling waste management, solid control, and project engineering or SCE operations coordination.
• A bachelor’s degree in petroleum or chemical engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification, is preferred.
• Sufficient field experience with relevant training and courses may be accepted as an alternative qualification.
• Mud School from Baroid, SLB, BHI, or a PPC-equivalent exam or test is a prerequisite.

Accountabilities and Performance Measures

• Maintain financial profitability for the Drilling Fluids and Equipment division.
• Establish and review equipment maintenance records monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Provide monthly utilization reports for management.
• Monitor inventory and provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Establish and review personnel training matrices quarterly.
• Maintain 100% HSE compliance across workshops and locations.
• Evaluate one new technology on a bi-annual basis.
• Prepare technical bids and necessary cost calculations or estimates.