AI & Analytics Lead

Job Overview:
In MENA, we are pioneering digital transformation in oilfield services, integrating AI and advanced analytics into drilling, production, reservoir management, and support functions. As part of this journey, we are seeking an AI Expert to accelerate adoption and create tangible business impact. The AI Expert will spearhead the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions across Weatherford MENA operations. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical AI/ML capabilities with an ability to understand oilfield services challenges and deliver business-relevant solutions. This role requires close collaboration with operations, engineering, IT, and functions teams to ensure AI projects deliver measurable efficiency, cost, safety, and sustainability gains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with operations, engineering, and business stakeholders to identify high-value use cases for AI in drilling, completions, production, functions (finance, supply chain, HR, HSE etc).
• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models tailored to oilfield data (e.g., drilling parameters, production logs, equipment telemetry, geoscience data).
• Build and operationalize ML pipelines and LLM-backed solutions (e.g., RAG assistants for engineers, predictive maintenance models, AI copilots for technical workflows).
• Ensure robust data governance, security, and compliance with regional regulations (UAE, Saudi, Algeria, etc.).
• Integrate AI solutions with Weatherford’s digital platforms, field applications and enterprise systems.
• Lead POCs and pilot deployments to demonstrate tangible business outcomes, then scale across MENA operations.
• Train and mentor internal teams to adopt AI tools and develop “citizen AI” capabilities.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging AI technologies (LLMs, generative AI, edge AI) and adapt them to MENA oilfield use cases