Well Engineer, Sr

Job Duties and Qualifications

Under general supervision, the Senior Well Engineering Leader is responsible for more technically complex well designs and process implementation for well proposals, the Well Basis of Design, and Well Operation Programs. May be responsible for supervising less senior Well Engineers . Assures technical integrity of Well Operations planning and execution. Responsible for continuous improvement through lessons learned, timely End-of-Well reports and ensures feedback is incorporated in future operations. Ensures creation and approval of Approval for Expenditure (AFE) and cost control of operations. Ensures risk assessments are conducted to assure a safe and environmentally acceptable operation and forecasts and plans medium and long term needs to meet operational requirements. Coordinates daily morning meetings, anticipates operational changes and needs, and revises plans accordingly. Evaluates results compared to goals and performance targets. Ensures engineering studies are performed to solve recurring problems. Prepares equipment lists and identifies long lead items. Requires an undergraduate degree in STEM, preference in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering, and 8+ years of well services experience. Well Supervisory experience and exposure to Multi-discipline operations is preferred. Must have Well Control Certificate.

Job Duties and Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or other petroleum industry related 4 yr degree. 
• 8 - 10 years of relevant experience: Experience in a similar role is essential, demonstrating the ability to manage complex technical operations, including offshore experience preferably for 1-2 years.
• IWCF Well Control certification required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of engineering design and operational plans for drilling of wells in area of responsibility including well planning, casing design, material and equipment selection, log evaluation, quality assurance and post-job evaluation
• Responsible for Complex well designs and process implementation for well proposals, the Well Basis of Design, and Well Operation Programs. 
• Assures technical integrity of Well Operations planning and execution. 
• Plan and perform well engineering activities at office level and provide engineering support to field level operations
• Define rig selection criteria and requirements
• Well site engineering support 
• Responsible for continuous improvement through lessons learned, timely End-of-Well reports and ensures feedback is incorporated in future operations. 
• Ensures creation and approval of Approval for Expenditure (AFE) and cost control of operations. 
• Ensures risk assessments are conducted to assure a safe and environmentally acceptable operation and forecasts and plans medium and long term needs to meet operational requirements.
• Coordinates daily morning meetings, anticipates operational changes and needs, and revises plans accordingly. 
• Evaluates results compared to goals and performance targets. Ensures engineering studies are performed to solve recurring problems.
• Participate in tender bid preparation process as needed for drilling & well engineering input. This might include travel to other office locations
• Participate in and conduct customer presentations & meetings, as needed, including travel to other office locations.

Specific Skills and Knowledge:

• Required: Proficiency in Openwells, ensuring accurate data management and monitoring of well operations.
• Desired: Familiarity with tools such as Wellcat, Wellplan, Casing Seat, Compass, Casing Wear, Stresscheck, and @Risk to enhance well planning and operations analysis.