Dewatering Engineer

This full-time Site Engineer role supervises drilling operations for water wells, cathodic protection wells, earth holes and dewatering wells in Abu Dhabi. It suits hands-on, experienced engineers with drilling rig experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. What you'll do Directly supervise drilling crews and rig operators on site Ensure rigs are set up correctly and operated safely Oversee drilling methods such as Rotary Mud, DTH and Reverse Circulation for water wells, cathodic protection wells and dewatering wells Manage the supply of drilling fluids (bentonite/polymers), water, fuel and casing materials to keep operations running Ensure holes are drilled to the correct depth, diameter and verticality per design specifications Supervise installation of well casings (PVC/steel), well screens and gravel packing Supervise drilling of deep anode beds, anode installation, cabling and carbon backfilling (coke breeze) per cathodic protection designs Oversee well development (airlifting/surging) and supervise pumping tests to verify yield and capacity Maintain accurate daily drilling logs (lithology, penetration rates, material usage) and submit them to the project manager Strictly enforce safety protocols around rotating machinery and heavy equipment Conduct toolbox talks for drilling crews Ensure all site activities comply with environmental and safety regulations, especially for mud disposal and groundwater protection Resolve immediate on-site problems such as loss of circulation, stuck pipe incidents and equipment breakdowns What you need Bachelor's degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering or Petroleum Engineering Minimum 3 years of site-based drilling experience (water wells, dewatering wells or cathodic protection drilling) Experience managing drilling rigs, compressors and mud pumps Deep understanding of drilling mechanics, mud engineering (drilling fluids) and borehole stabilization Proficiency in creating Daily Drilling Reports (DDR) and borehole logs Ability to manage drilling crews, subcontractors and site logistics Proficiency in MS Office (Excel for logs) and basic AutoCAD (for as-built locations) Fluent English, as the working language Strong leadership skills to manage labour and operators High adaptability to harsh outdoor site conditions Excellent time management to meet drilling targets Nice to have Multilingual, especially in Arabic, Chinese or both Documents to prepare English CV highlighting relevant experience with drilling rigs and methodologies A statement of why you are suited to this field-based position Job details Work setting: Field-based, on site Experience required: 2-5 Qualification: Bachelor's Degree