Description
Aramco is seeking a Drilling Foreman to join the Unconventional Resources Drilling Operations Division (URDOD) of Unconventional Resources Drilling Department (URDD).
The successful candidate will be required to direct the drilling or working over of wells located anywhere in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its territorial waters as specified in the well drilling or workover program.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising work on wells below 15,000 feet or wells complicated by pressure above 10,000 psi, sour gas, highly deviated, or that cost in excess of $10,000,000.
- Fiscal accountability for Saudi Aramco-owned equipment and materials, timely communications with Drilling Operations headquarters and logistical coordination of transportation services, materials movement, well services (Saudi Aramco and contractor supplied), water support and roads/location support.
- Performing unit-level supervisory functions at well locations remote to Operations headquarters on a 24-hour per day basis, 28 days on duty, 28 days off work schedule.
- Directing all well operations efficiently, safely, and according to accepted industry practices as outlined and specified in the well Drilling or Workover program issued by the Drilling Engineering Dept.
- Coordinating the timely ordering of required well materials, equipment, and services according to the well program.
- Ensuring that Saudi Aramco Blowout Prevention Standards are met in all respects, including equipment configuration, testing, and crew response.
- Promoting cost-savings ideas and awareness with the view toward operational optimization consistent with safely meeting well objectives.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized and approved program and 9 years' experience related to the drilling and/or workover of oil and gas wells.
Aramco offers a challenging and rewarding professional, technical, and industrial environment with opportunities for talent development and growth.