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We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.\nWith our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.\nHeadquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.\nWe are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.\nOverview\nWe are seeking a Senior Drilling Engineer to join our Unconventional Resources Drilling 3 Department within the Unconventional Resources.\nThe Unconventional Resources Drilling 3 Department is responsible for providing workplace support, compensation, development and wellbeing.\nYour primary role is to develop a drilling program as per Saudi Aramco standards and delivers sound technical assistance and advice to operating divisions on complex drilling operating problems.\nKey Responsibilities\nProvides sound drilling engineering methods and procedures to be used on assigned drilling problems.\nExecutes and accomplishes assignments and studies in areas outlined in the scope assuring conformance to overall objectives of all phases of drilling operations in areas including drilling penetration rate optimization, new drilling technology and drilling studies.\nCapable of providing technical support for many types of drilling wells including extended reach (ERD) horizontal oil and gas wells, HPHT gas wells, and unconventional wells.\nDelivers sound technical assistance and advice to operating divisions on complex drilling operating problems.\nMinimum requirements\nAs the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering; preferably in Petroleum, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.\nYou will have minimum 9 years, such that incumbent is clearly recognized as a Senior drilling engineer in his field.\nExcellent interpersonal and presentations skills required.\nWork Location and Work Schedule\nWork location: Within Saudi Arabia - To be specified in Job offer\nWork schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer\nJob Posting Duration:\nJob posting start date: 05/20/2026\nJob posting end date: 12/31/2026\nWorking environment\nOur high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.\nAt Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. 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