Location: Basrah
Job Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
2025-10-01
About vacancy
mselect is looking to hire a Senior Directional Drilling Engineer for an oil and gas service client in Basrah, Iraq. Candidates must have 5–10 years’ oilfield experience, including both MENA and international exposure. Fluency in English is a must, and Arabic is a plus.
Job Purpose
The Senior Directional Drilling will be responsible for leading and executing Mechanical Radial Drilling (MRD) operations at the rig site. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of services while supervising junior crew members and maintaining strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Qualifications:
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
Job Purpose
The Senior Directional Drilling will be responsible for leading and executing Mechanical Radial Drilling (MRD) operations at the rig site. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of services while supervising junior crew members and maintaining strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise MRD operations at the wellsite, managing a 12-hour shift and overseeing Field Specialists
- Prepare, maintain, and operate equipment and inventory in coordination with the Lead Engineer
- Ensure compliance with QHSE standards, company policies, and professional ethics
- Mentor, train, and develop junior engineers, field specialists, and technicians
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, rig supervisors, suppliers, and third parties
- Foster teamwork between field crews, workshops, and operations management
- Represent the company professionally to clients, promoting a safe and cooperative rig-floor environment
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical/operational challenges, proposing improvements where necessary
- Take ownership of service quality, delivery, and performance at the rig site
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
- 5–10 years’ oilfield experience, including both MENA and international exposure
- Strong track record of technical achievements and leadership
- Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency preferred
- Demonstrated QHSE commitment with relevant training
- Creative problem-solving ability and technical innovation experience
- Willingness to travel frequently within MENA and internationally
- Previous experience with a major service company preferred
- Exposure to projects involving multiple Oil & Gas operators
- Strong rig site and drill-floor experience with proven safety and operations knowledge
- Background in workover, side-tracking, and wellsite supervision
- Knowledge of directional drilling operations and related technologies
- Experience in preparing equipment and leading onsite personnel
- Solid understanding of mechanical engineering and well-drilling practices
- Hands-on expertise in tool running, well interventions, coiled tubing, and surface equipment (e.g. triplex pump stations)
- Knowledge of reservoir stimulation and production enhancement techniques
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
