Field Engineer III Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Weatherford is seeking a Field Engineer III – Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves planning, executing, and optimizing Managed Pressure Drilling operations at customer well sites. The Field Engineer III will provide advanced engineering expertise, operational leadership, and technical support to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable drilling performance while adhering to customer expectations, company standards, and regulatory requirements. This position serves as the primary engineering resource for complex onshore and offshore MPD projects, working closely with customers, drilling contractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) operations according to approved engineering programs, operational procedures, and HSE standards.
• Provide real-time engineering support during drilling, tripping, casing running, cementing, and other well construction activities requiring MPD.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize drilling parameters, hydraulic performance, and pressure data to maintain wellbore pressure control.
• Operate and oversee automated MPD control systems to maintain target bottom-hole pressure throughout drilling operations.
• Develop engineering recommendations and operational adjustments based on real-time well conditions and technical analysis.
• Support pre-job planning, hazard identification, risk assessments, and technical reviews with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Supervise the rig-up, pressure testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and rig-down of MPD equipment.
• Coordinate field activities with drilling supervisors, company representatives, rig personnel, and service providers to ensure seamless operations.
• Investigate operational issues and equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare accurate daily operational reports, engineering analyses, end-of-well reports, and lessons learned documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, customer requirements, API standards, and industry best practices.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior Field Engineers and Field Specialists.
• Support equipment commissioning, new technology implementation, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain equipment readiness and support mobilization planning for upcoming projects.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by delivering high-quality technical support and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) technologies, equipment, and operational applications.
• Thorough understanding of well control principles, drilling hydraulics, and surface back-pressure management.
• Experience with Rotating Control Devices (RCD), MPD choke systems, Coriolis flow measurement systems, and automated MPD control systems.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling, pressure analysis, and interpretation of real-time drilling data.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, instrumentation, and operational issues under demanding field conditions.
• Knowledge of drilling data acquisition systems and digital drilling technologies.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia, requiring field operations at customer well sites, which may include both onshore and offshore projects. The role involves working in demanding field conditions and coordinating with various stakeholders.