Drilling Rig Foreman - Land Drilling (Saudi Arabia)

About the role

Eram Talent is recruiting an experienced Drilling Rig Foreman for the Unconventional Resources Drilling Department (URDD) in Al Jubail. The foreman supervises and oversees daily operations of land drilling and workover rigs performing programmed activities on deep or critical wells, from about 18,000 to 23,000 feet, ensuring safe, efficient work in line with company requirements, Saudi Aramco safety standards and contractual obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee daily drilling and workover rig operations and monitor all well-site activities.
• Ensure rig personnel, contractors and service providers comply with Saudi Aramco safety standards and requirements.
• Serve as the main liaison between the company and the drilling/workover contractor and monitor contractor compliance with contracts.
• Coordinate delivery of well materials and equipment so they are available when needed.
• Recommend alternative methods, procedures or equipment when unusual or challenging situations arise.
• Work with Drilling and Workover Engineers to follow modern, approved drilling practices.
• Review and approve the contractor's daily tour reports and ensure rig and equipment are maintained to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco Blowout Prevention (BOP) standards, including equipment configuration, testing and crew response, and that rig personnel are trained for well control and emergencies.
• Monitor contractor performance and carry out other duties directed by the supervisor or superintendent.

Required profile

• Minimum 13 years of relevant experience in drilling and workover operations, including supervisory experience on a drilling or workover rig; or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in land drilling and workover, preferably on deep or critical wells.
• Strong experience supervising drilling rig crews, contractors and service providers.
• Willingness to work in remote locations and mobile camps on a 28 days on / 28 days off rotation, working 12 hours per day.

Required skills

• Well control operations and Blowout Prevention (BOP) standards, including equipment configuration, testing and crew response.
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco safety standards, HSE requirements and drilling/workover procedures.

Candidates apply through Eram Talent.