RTDS Operations Support Senior Engineer

Weatherford
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📍 Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaFull time

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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 opportunity 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.

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.  

 

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.  

 

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.  

 

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford. 

 

Join Us:  

 

Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.  

  

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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