Requirements
The Completion & Well Intervention Engineer requires a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering. A valid IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification is preferred, along with additional certifications in drilling engineering, well integrity, project management, or risk management. The role demands 5-8 years of experience in drilling, completion, workover, and/or well intervention engineering within the oil & gas industry, specifically in well planning, engineering design, and operational support. Proven experience in preparing and reviewing various program documents, supporting rig operations, and coordinating with service companies and multidisciplinary teams is essential. Strong technical competencies in Well Construction and Intervention processes, well control, well integrity, casing design, cementing, directional drilling, and risk assessment methodologies are required.
Description
The Completion & Well Intervention Engineer is responsible for well engineering and operations support for one or more completion/workover rigs/rigless completion operation including preparing Completion and Workover Programs and procedures; and AFE's. The Completion & Well Intervention Engineer supervises and mentors FET's and junior engineers. This person attends critical operations at the wellsite as necessary in a technical advisory capacityWork with Subsurface and Production to ensure completion and workover plans meet requirements and objectives. * Reviews Completion Basis of Design and performs detailed design checks.Review all completion hardware components for compatibility with clearances, setting pressure/turns/weight, and couplings.Review regulatory requirements to determine downhole and surface safety equipment requirements and confirm compliance of final equipment configuration.Review current well status and well integrity.Prepare final well status post completion / workover.Prepare completion / workover operations flowchart and contingencies.Confirm final hardware design and compatibility (stimulation, treating, production) with TDAS.Write program for making up sub-assemblies, drifting, gauging and pressure testing prior to them being RIH.Determine required fluid density and composition for formation compatibility to minimize formation damage and manage fluid losses.Review and determine compatibility of all slickline and wireline operations required.Review fishing tool requirements and alternatives (workover).Write program for setting cement plugs e.g. squeezing perforations, and any remedial cementing (workover).Review and insure compliance with high pressure treating standards.Ensure compliance with IPM Standards for Simultaneous Activities.Ensure IPM Barrier Standards is complied with when removing the BOP and installing the Christmas Tree.Prepares Completion / Workover Programs and follows the execution of programs technically.Prepares Completion / Workover procedures.Prepares Completion / Workover time estimates and AFE's.Review the program with all parties involved (drilling contractor, completion, wellhead, slickline, etc.).Participates in selection and evaluation of service companies, suppliers and equipment.Ensures proper communication with relevant parties (client, Product Lines, third parties, etc.).Participates in cost control of programs vs AFE by analyzing solutions.Reviews new technology for possible application to project.Uses InTouch for best practices, lessons learned and technical alerts.Participates in HARC's.Prepares requests for exemptions to IPM Standards in QUEST.Enters SQ RIR's resulting from Completion / Workover operations in QUEST.Prepares Management of Change to Completion / Workover programs.Forecasts and plans medium and long term needs to meet program requirements.Anticipates operational changes and needs and revises plan accordingly.Participates in Daily Operations Meetings.QA/QC of data in Daily Report.Monitors daily progress against plan.Monitors actual costs Vs AFE.Record and monitor operational NPT trends.Evaluates results Vs goals and performance of service companies.Initiates engineering corrective action to ensure a process of continuous improvement.Performs engineering studies to solve recurring problems (completion hardware problems, etc.).EducationBachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.Valid IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification (preferred).Additional certifications in drilling engineering, well integrity, project management, or risk management are an advantage.Experience5–8 years of experience in drilling, completion, workover, and/or well intervention engineering within the oil & gas industry.Experience in well planning, engineering design, and operational support.Proven experience preparing and reviewing:Well ProposalsBasis of Design (BoD)Drilling ProgramsCompletion ProgramsWorkover ProgramsCost Estimates and BudgetsEnd of Well ReportsExperience supporting rig operations and providing real-time engineering support during well execution.Exposure to risk assessments, incident investigations, and performance improvement initiatives.Experience coordinating with service companies, contractors, and multidisciplinary operational teams.Technical CompetenciesStrong knowledge of:Well Construction and Intervention (WCI) processes.Drilling, completion, and workover operations.Well control principles and well integrity management.Casing design, cementing, directional drilling, and completion equipment.Risk assessment methodologies (HARC, HAZID, PRA, JSA).Project planning, scheduling, and cost control.Industry standards, regulations, and best practices.Ability to:Develop optimized well designs and operational programs.Monitor operational progress against scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets.Analyze operational performance and recommend improvements.Conduct engineering studies to solve well-related problems.Evaluate new technologies and implement operational enhancements.Leadership & Behavioral CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with customers, contractors, and service providers.Strong organizational, planning, and reporting skills.Ability to perform under pressure and support critical operational decision-making.Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.HSE & Quality RequirementsWorking knowledge of:HSE Management Systems.Risk Management and Management of Change (MOC).Well Control and Emergency Response procedures.Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis.Quality Assurance and Operational Integrity processes.Experience participating in:Risk assessments and operational reviews.Incident investigations and corrective action implementation.Safety meetings and compliance activities.Preferred Industry BackgroundExperience with major oilfield service companies (SLB, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Weatherford) and/or E&P operators.Experience supporting onshore and/or offshore drilling operations.Exposure to horizontal, multilateral, HPHT, or complex well environments is preferred.SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.