ARAMCO D&WO WELL CONTROL EXPERT NEEDED IN SAUDI

Job Summary / Objective
The D&WO Well Control Expert serves as a premier technical instructor and curriculum developer, driving well control competency programs across Drilling & Workover personnel. This role leverages extensive field background and advanced simulator expertise to prepare rig crews for critical well emergencies.

Core Responsibilities

  • Deliver Simulator Training: Program, manage, and instruct crews utilizing advanced DS 6000, DS 5000, and DS 20 well control simulators.
  • Develop Educational Curriculum: Author, structure, and update technical training materials, lesson plans, and well control curriculum.
  • Administer Competency Programs: Implement and track the formal Well Control Competency Program specific to D&WO personnel parameters.
  • Evaluate Operational Competency: Leverage extensive field experience to assess crew readiness, technical knowledge, and emergency well control responses.

Role Requirements & Qualifications

  • Education & Industry Training: An Engineering Degree will be highly considered. Intensive industry training including appropriate specialized courses and seminars with diploma education will also be considered.
  • Instructional Experience: At least three (3) years of direct experience working as a well control Instructor in an internationally recognized training institute.
  • Field Experience: Extensive field experience as a Driller or Tool Pusher is highly recommended.
  • Operations Background: High level of experience—at least five (5) years—across all phases of Drilling & Workover Operations.
  • Technical Simulator Skill: Documented expertise in handling and operating DS 6000, DS 5000, and DS 20 simulators. Knowledgeable in the Well Control Competency Program for D&WO personnel and experienced in preparing curriculum/training materials.
  • Language & Communication: Excellent written and oral command of the English language combined with strong overall communication skills.

    These vacancies are for experienced international drilling and workover professionals for assignments in Saudi Arabia. Please apply only if you meet the stated qualification, experience and operational requirements for the position, are available for the required rotation, and are willing and able to travel to Saudi Arabia and attend interviews when required.


    PRE-APPLICATION EXPERIENCE SCREENING

    To ensure compatibility with current client contracts and deployment requirements, please confirm whether you have the required level of direct, on-site professional experience relevant to the position advertised, gained in the following international operating environments: the UK, Europe, North/Central/South America and the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Japan, China, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Moldova, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Latvia or Estonia.


    Do you have the required years of direct, on-site professional experience relevant to this position in one or more of the international operating environments listed above?


    Immigration & Logistics Data Collection:

    The following information is collected to assess work authorisation, Saudi visa and deployment requirements, client allocation arrangements and mobilisation logistics associated with assignments in Saudi Arabia. This information is considered alongside the professional qualifications, experience and other requirements of the position applied for.

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