ABOUT THE ROLE BESTE is seeking a senior-level Applications Engineer to serve as the primary technical authority for our drilling operations and product portfolio in Saudi Arabia. This is a high-impact engineering role that bridges field execution, sales support, and continuous performance improvement. You will own the full technical workflow — from multi-well bit and BHA program design, hydraulics modeling, and torque & drag analysis, through to post-job performance reviews and technology evaluation. Your expertise will be the technical backbone of BESTE's ability to deliver world-class drilling solutions to Saudi Aramco and its drilling contractors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Engineering Design & Technical Authority – Lead multi-well bit selection, BHA design, and drilling parameter optimization for Saudi Aramco and associated drilling programs. – Perform hydraulics modeling, torque & drag analysis, and casing/liner wear assessments using industry-standard software platforms. – Develop and review Well-Specific Bit Running Procedures (BRPs) and technical addenda for complex or high-risk well sections. Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement – Review and interpret post-run performance data, drilling logs, and dull bit reports to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities. – Lead formal customer performance review meetings, presenting data-backed findings and action plans in a structured, professional format. – Own the CPI process for technical performance issues — from root cause identification through to corrective action verification. Sales & Field Operations Technical Support – Provide direct technical support to the sales team — including offset well analyses, technical white papers, and competitive performance benchmarking. – Support field engineers with real-time troubleshooting of complex drilling performance challenges. – Review customer tender specifications and technical annexes to ensure BESTE's proposals are fully compliant and technically differentiated. Technology Evaluation & Innovation – Evaluate new drilling technologies, software applications, and product innovations for applicability in Saudi Aramco operating environments. – Stay current on PDM, RSS, and advanced bit technology developments to ensure BESTE's technical recommendations remain at the industry forefront. – Liaise with BESTE's product engineering teams to provide in-country feedback for product development and design improvements. – Serve as the primary technical mentor for Associate Technical Professionals (ATPs), driving their development through coaching, structured training, and assignment to progressively complex engineering tasks.

– Bachelor's Degree in Engineering — Petroleum, Mechanical, Geosciences, or closely related discipline. Master's Degree is an advantage. – 3–7 years of drilling industry experience, with a minimum of 3 years in drilling applications engineering, well planning, or advanced BHA/bit technology. – Advanced proficiency in drilling engineering software (e.g., Landmark COMPASS, Halliburton WellPlan, or equivalent torque & drag / hydraulics platforms). – Strong knowledge of PDC and Tricone bit technology, BHA design, formation evaluation, and drilling performance diagnostics. – Experience working with or presenting to Saudi Aramco well engineering teams is highly preferred. – Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken); Arabic is an advantage. – Saudi National or KSA-resident candidates are strongly preferred.