Specialist Technology OFS

JOB PURPOSE:

Support the development, evaluation, deployment, and optimization of drilling and well-related technologies to enhance safety, operational efficiency, reliability, and cost performance across ADNOC Drilling operations, with a focus on technical execution and problem-solving, working closely with operations, engineering, and external partners to ensure technologies deliver practical and measurable value in the field.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Support the identification, assessment, and selection of drilling and well construction technologies.
• Participate in technology pilots, trials, and proof-of-concept activities in operational environments.
• Assist in the deployment, testing, and optimization of approved technologies across rigs and projects.
• Provide technical support to drilling and operations teams during technology implementation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and recommend corrective actions to ensure reliable performance.
• Monitor technology performance and collect operational data to assess effectiveness.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving:
• Drilling efficiency and reduction of non-productive time (NPT)
• Safety, reliability, and operational consistency
• Cost optimization and asset utilization
• Support the tracking and reporting of technology benefits and lessons learned.
• Work with internal stakeholders including operations, drilling engineering, HSE, and digital teams.
• Coordinate with OEMs, service companies, and technology vendors during testing and deployment.
• Support technical evaluations, documentation, and vendor performance reviews.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and best practices.
• Share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support training and knowledge transfer related to deployed technologies.
• Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.
  
  

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
  
  

• Provide input for preparation of the Department budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
  
  

• Implement approved Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Section’s work programs in line with Company and International standards.
• Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
  
  

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Section in line with the Company Performance framework.
  
  

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
  
  

• Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Division in line with international standards, best practices and Corporate Code of Practices and to ensure integrity and safety of assets.
  
  

• Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.
  
  

• Manager, Technology and Technical leadership
• Drilling operations and engineering teams
• HSE and Digital functions
  
  

• External service providers and technology vendors
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or related discipline).
  
  

• 12 years of relevant experience in drilling, well construction, or upstream technology roles.
• Hands-on experience supporting operational environments preferred.
• Exposure to drilling technologies, digital tools, automation, or advanced analytics is an advantage.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Must be computer literate.