Job summary
Eram Talent is hiring a Drilling Rig Foreman in Al Khobar to join the Unconventional Resources Drilling Department. The role supervises land drilling and workover rigs on deep or critical wells, ensuring safe, efficient operations that meet company and Saudi Aramco requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Supervise daily land drilling and workover rig operations.
- Ensure personnel and contractors follow Saudi Aramco safety standards.
- Monitor all on-site operations and approve daily tour reports.
- Act as primary liaison with drilling/workover contractors.
- Administer contractor compliance with contractual obligations.
- Coordinate delivery of well materials and required equipment.
- Ensure BOP configuration, testing, and crew readiness for well control.
- Work with engineers to apply approved drilling practices.
Requirements
- Minimum 13 years' experience in drilling and workover operations, including supervisory experience; or Bachelor's in Engineering with 7 years' experience.
- Proven land drilling and deep/critical well experience.
- Experience supervising rig crews, contractors, and service providers.
- Good knowledge of well control and BOP standards, testing, and response.
- Strong understanding of Saudi Aramco safety standards and HSE requirements.
- Willing to work in remote locations and mobile camps on a 28/28 rotation.
- Able to work 12-hour shifts.
Skills
Drilling operationsWorkover operationsWell controlBOP standardsCrew supervisionContractor managementHSE complianceLogistics coordinationDaily reportingProblem solving
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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