Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced RTDS Operations Support Senior Engineer to perform advanced real-time drilling analysis and optimization to improve operational performance and reduce drilling risks. The role provides technical guidance on complex drilling challenges, develops data-driven recommendations, and supports well operations through detailed analysis of drilling parameters and performance indicators.

This position offers an excellent prospect to work on advanced real-time drilling technologies, support complex well operations, engage with customers, and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

- Deliver advanced drilling optimization recommendations based on real-time data and performance analysis.
- Conduct post-well, offset-well, and drilling performance analysis.
- Perform surveillance and provide technical support for complex well operations.
- Analyze drilling parameters and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization.
- Apply Torque & Drag, hydraulics, ECD, surge & swab, MSE, BHA, and wellbore stability analysis.
- Support kick detection, well control, lost circulation, drilling vibration, and directional drilling optimization activities.
- Support casing design, offset well analysis, and Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) activities.
- Develop technical reports and present optimization recommendations to customers and operational teams.
- Support customer technical reviews and facilitate lessons-learned sessions.




- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the team.
- Maintain compliance with company HSE, Quality, Operational Excellence, and technical standards.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in drilling analysis, workflows, and service quality.

Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Torque & Drag, Hydraulics, ECD, Surge & Swab, MSE, BHA performance, and drilling optimization.
- Understanding of wellbore stability, directional drilling, kick detection, well control, lost circulation, and drilling vibrations.
- Experience with CENTRO, DecisionSpace Well Engineering, Landmark EDM, WellView/OpenWells, RTDS platforms, and drilling simulation/data management tools.
- Strong Excel, Power BI, data analytics, trend analysis, and reporting skills.
- Knowledge of database management, report automation, and workflow tools.
- Strong technical report writing, root cause analysis, presentation, and customer-facing communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with customers, drilling teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5–8 years of experience in drilling engineering, drilling optimization, well planning, or RTDS operations.
- Master's degree is an advantage.
- Experience supporting real-time drilling operations and complex well analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical recommendations and mentor junior engineers.

📌 RTDS Operations Support Senior Engineer (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Weatherford
📍 Navi Mumbai