Well Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Well Engineer who prioritises safety, technical quality and innovation. You will be responsible for engineering and preparing workover and plug‑and‑abandonment operations on international oil‑and‑gas projects.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, engineer and review well programmes for workover and plug‑and‑abandonment activities.
• Assess well conditions and advise on safe, efficient closure strategies.
• Develop well‑on‑paper scenarios and evaluate operational risks.
• Provide technical advice during unexpected operational situations.
• Participate in after‑action reviews to capture lessons learned.
• Research innovative products, technologies and services for the market.
• Support R&D teams in creating practical technical solutions.
• Contribute to cost control, operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Well Engineer, Well Supervisor or similar role in the oil and gas industry.
• Recognised well‑control certification.
• Strong knowledge of workover and plug‑and‑abandonment operations.
• Experience with internal and annular remediation techniques.
• Analytical, decisive and safety‑focused mindset.

Required skills

• Well control certification
• Workover operations
• Plug & abandonment operations
• Internal remediation techniques
• Annular remediation techniques
• Cost control
• Operational efficiency