Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role & responsibilities

1. Education

• Bachelors degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Petroleum Engineering.

2. Experience

• Minimum 3 years of site-based experience specifically in drilling operations (Water Wells, Dewatering Wells, or Cathodic Protection drilling).
• Experience managing drilling rigs, compressors, and mud pumps is essential.

3. Skills

• Deep understanding of drilling mechanics, mud engineering (drilling fluids), and borehole stabilization.
• Proficiency in creating Daily Drilling Reports (DDR) and borehole logs.
• Ability to manage drilling crews, subcontractors, and site logistics effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel for logs) and basic AutoCAD (for as-built locations).

4. Languages

• The working language is English. Fluency in English is required.
• The multilingual candidate is preferred (especially in Arabic or Chinese or both).

5. Soft Skills

• Strong leadership skills to manage labour and operators.
• High adaptability to harsh outdoor site conditions.
• Excellent time management to meet drilling targets.

1. Drilling Rig Supervision & Operations

• Direct supervision of drilling crews and rig operators on-site. Ensure rigs are set up correctly and operated safely.
• Oversee various drilling methods (e.g., Rotary Mud, DTH, Reverse Circulation) suitable for Water Wells, Cathodic Protection (CP) wells, and Dewatering wells.
• Manage the supply of drilling fluids (bentonite/polymers), water, fuel, and casing materials to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Ensure holes are drilled to the correct depth, diameter, and verticality as per the design specifications.

2. Well Installation & Quality Control

• Supervise the installation of well casings (PVC/Steel), well screens, and gravel packing operations.
• Supervise the drilling of deep anode beds, installation of anodes, cabling, and carbon backfilling (coke breeze) in accordance with CP designs.
• Oversee well development (airlifting/surging) to clear the well and supervise pumping tests to verify yield and capacity.
• Maintain accurate daily drilling logs (lithology descriptions, penetration rates, material usage) and submit them to the project manager.

3. Safety & Compliance

• Strictly enforce safety protocols around rotating machinery and heavy equipment. Conduct toolbox talks for drilling crews.
• Ensure all site activities comply with Dubai Municipality environmental and safety regulations (especially regarding mud disposal and groundwater protection).
• Solve immediate on-site problems such as loss of circulation, stuck pipe incidents, or equipment breakdowns.

Desired Candidate Profile