Overview
Experienced Applications Engineer Jobs in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia at Beste Oil Tech Company
ABOUT THE ROLE
BESTE is seeking a senior-level Applications Engineer to serve as the primary technical authority for our drilling operations and product portfolio in Saudi Arabia. This is a high-impact engineering role that bridges field execution, sales support, and continuous performance improvement. You will own the full technical workflow — from multi-well bit and BHA program design, hydraulics modeling, and torque & drag analysis, through to post-job performance reviews and technology evaluation. Your expertise will be the technical backbone of BESTE's ability to deliver world-class drilling solutions to Saudi Aramco and its drilling contractors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Engineering Design & Technical Authority
– Lead multi-well bit selection, BHA design, and drilling parameter optimization for Saudi Aramco and associated drilling programs.
– Perform hydraulics modeling, torque & drag analysis, and casing/liner wear assessments using industry-standard software platforms.
– Develop and review Well-Specific Bit Running Procedures (BRPs) and technical addenda for complex or high-risk well sections.
Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement
– Review and interpret post-run performance data, drilling logs, and dull bit reports to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities.
– Lead formal customer performance review meetings, presenting data-backed findings and action plans in a structured, professional format.
– Own the CPI process for technical performance issues — from root cause identification through to corrective action verification.
Sales & Field Operations Technical Support
– Provide direct technical support to the sales team — including offset well analyses, technical white papers, and competitive performance benchmarking.
– Support field engineers with real-time troubleshooting of complex drilling performance challenges.
– Review customer tender specifications and technical annexes to ensure BESTE's proposals are fully compliant and technically differentiated.
Technology Evaluation & Innovation
– Evaluate new drilling technologies, software applications, and product innovations for applicability in Saudi Aramco operating environments.
– Stay current on PDM, RSS, and advanced bit technology developments to ensure BESTE's technical recommendations remain at the industry forefront.
– Liaise with BESTE's product engineering teams to provide in-country feedback for product development and design improvements.
– Serve as the primary technical mentor for Associate Technical Professionals (ATPs), driving their development through coaching, structured training, and assignment to progressively complex engineering tasks.
Title: Experienced Applications Engineer
Company: Beste Oil Tech Company
Location: Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
