Specialist, Technology (Mechanical)

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. Work closely with operations, engineering, and external partners to ensure technologies deliver practical and measurable value in the field.

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.

Qualifications, experience, knowledge & skills

Minimum qualification

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

Minimum experience & knowledge & skills

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.