Junior Project Engineer
15 hours ago
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Company Description Air Drilling Associates (ADA), established in 2003, has grown to become a leading provider of air, foam, and aerated fluids drilling services globally, and is now the third-largest Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) and Underbalanced Drilling (UBD) services provider. With over 30 years of combined expertise gained through strategic acquisitions, ADA offers advanced MPD/UBD equipment for both onshore and offshore drilling projects. The company delivers innovative solutions such as the SafeKick and Kelda Leidar MPD control systems for safe and efficient drilling operations. With alliances like RMES for manufacturing rotating control devices, ADA has a strong global presence in major oil, gas, and geothermal regions. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for a Project Engineer based in Spain -Tenerife. The Junor Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to engineering and operations teams. This role assists with planning, documentation, data analysis, design support, and coordination of engineering activities to help ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. The position is intended for an early-career professional who is eager to develop technical knowledge, strengthen problem-solving skills, and gain practical exposure to field and office-based engineering work. The Junior Engineer is expected to work closely with senior engineers, field personnel, and cross-functional teams while maintaining strong attention to detail, flexibility, and a willingness to learn. Key Responsibilities • Support engineering and operations teams with day-to-day technical tasks and project follow-up., • Assist in the preparation, review, and update of engineering documents, reports, calculations, drawings, and technical records., • Help collect, organize, and analyze operational and engineering data for reporting and decision-making purposes., • Support well models, basic well design activities, and engineering planning tasks under the guidance of senior personnel., • Assist in monitoring field performance and comparing results against plans, designs, and operational requirements., • Prepare presentations, summaries, and technical documentation for internal review and operational support., • Coordinate with field teams, maintenance, supply chain, HSE, and other departments to gather information and support engineering deliverables., • Maintain accurate records of design revisions, engineering files, operational data, and project documentation., • Provide support in troubleshooting technical and operational issues by helping identify root causes and possible solutions., • Assist with drafting and updating drawings using AutoCAD or similar tools., • Participate in pre-job planning, technical meetings, risk reviews, and post-job evaluations., • Follow company engineering standards, safety procedures, and internal controls in all assigned tasks., • Travel to field locations, operational bases, or project sites when required to support engineering activities and gain operational exposure., • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or recent completion of an Engineering program., • Basic knowledge of engineering principles and willingness to learn operational applications., • Familiarity with AutoCAD., • Basic understanding of well models, well design concepts, and engineering drawings is preferred., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint., • Strong interest in field operations support and engineering coordination., • Strong willingness to learn and develop professionally., • Good communication and interpersonal skills., • Strong attention to detail and accuracy., • Good organizational and time management skills., • Problem-solving mindset and analytical ability., • Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment., • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team., • Positive attitude and readiness to support operational and engineering needs., • Internship or early experience in engineering, operations, field support, or technical projects., • Exposure to well design, field operations, drilling, or industrial environments is an advantage., • Ability to support both office-based engineering work and field-related coordination., • Eagerness to grow into a broader engineering and operational support role.
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