Well Engineer (II - Principal)

Job Duties and Qualifications

• This position is for North America Land (NAL) engineering and operations projects. Prior experience with NAL projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects including regulatory, permitting, planning and execution is desired.
• Under direct supervision, the Well Engineer II is responsible for process implementation for proposals, the Basis of Design, and Operation Programs as it applies to well engineering or well intervention. 
• Assures technical integrity of Operations planning and execution.
• Responsible for continuous improvement through lessons learned, timely End-of-Well reports and ensures feedback is incorporated in future operations. 
• Oversees the creation and approval of Approval for Expenditure (AFE) and cost control of operations. 
• Ensures risk assessments are completed to assure a safe and environmentally acceptable program and forecasts and plans medium and long term needs to meet program 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.    

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in STEM, preference in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years of well services experience. 
• Proven Project Management experience.
• Well Supervisory experience and exposure to multi-discipline operations (drilling, completions, workovers, abandonment) is preferred. 
• Experience with gravel pack operations, stimulation and fracturing operations is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership skills are required to effectively influence and achieve desired outcomes with internal and external associates.
• Must be energetic and have a strong internal drive with a willingness to learn from others.
• Experience working under a range of contract models (reimbursable, lump sum, turnkey, etc.) is preferred.
• Must have Well Control Certificate.

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles give (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available from Well Engineer II to Sr. Well Engineer or Principal Well Engineer.