Well Placement Engineer
Libera Consultants
Role:We are conducting a search on behalf of major Oilfield Service Company for an experienced Well Placement Engineer – to support the delivery, adoption and commercial growth of geosteering technology across Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Role Overview:
This is a dual technical and commercial role for a well placement professional who can advise rig and customer teams in real time, while also helping to introduce and grow the company’s geosteering technology in the market.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical support and guidance on real-time well placement and geosteering activities
Work closely with rig-site and customer teams to deliver effective well placement solutions
Act as the technical focal point for geosteering technology across the assigned region
Support the implementation, integration and adoption of the technology across customer operations
Advise customers on well trajectory, reservoir navigation and real-time drilling data interpretation
Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to expand technology deployment
Deliver technical presentations and support client meetings, opportunity development and business development activity
Collaborate with internal product, technical and commercial teams to ensure solutions meet market needs
Support the ongoing development of the regional well placement offering
Progress into mentoring, developing and leading a small team of Well Placement Engineers as the business expands
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geoscience or a related technical discipline is preferred
Minimum 12 years’ relevant experience within Oil & Gas / Oilfield Services
Strong experience in Well Placement, Geosteering and Directional Drilling operations
Strong understanding of well trajectory planning, reservoir navigation and real-time drilling/geological data
Experience with major Oilfield Services companies is highly preferred;
Proven experience working directly with customers, drilling teams and operational stakeholders
Experience in a commercial, client-development or technology-promotion capacity is highly desirable
Open to established Domain Champions or senior Well Placement Engineers with the ambition to move into a leadership role
Skills:
Strong technical understanding of geosteering and well placement workflows
Confident customer-facing and presentation skills
Commercial mindset, with the ability to identify and develop business opportunities
Strong stakeholder-management and relationship-building capability
Ability to work independently in a dynamic, field-focused environment
Leadership potential and willingness to build a team over time
Arabic language skills are advantageous but not essential
Willingness to travel regionally and internationally when required