Wells P&A Engineer

Our client, an international oil and gas operator, is looking for a Wells P&A Engineer, based in their office in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimising well abandonment operations and campaigns, including some technically challenging wells. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Team Lead in the planning of well abandonment campaigns and ensure planning is optimised to achieve the abandonment objectives within time and budget
• Design and prepare well abandonments in accordance with UK Oil & Gas Regulations and Company Rules
• Ensure operational risks are assessed and necessary prevention and mitigation measures are implemented, and that contingencies have been evaluated and implemented
• Identify new suppliers and new technology to optimise well abandonment and reduce cost
• Prepare operational programmes, WONS/HSE permits/notifications and procedures (including SIMOPS and Bridging documents)
• Ensure availability of material stock remains compatible with project schedule and update/follow up equipment preparation for routine/non-routine operations
• Prepare derogations, Management of Change, End of Well Reports, REX, ensuring Lessons Learned are captured, and information is shared.
• Provide the required technical documentation and input to allow call for tenders and award of contracts for the provision of services specific to abandonment campaigns and assist the negotiation of related contracts required for future operations.
• Manage contracts (operational cost) effectively with a view to optimising value.

REQUIREMENTS

• Educated to degree level in Mechanical, Chemical, Offshore or Petroleum Engineering, or related discipline - Proven experience in oil industry drilling, completion or well intervention operations.
• Experience in subsea well operations is preferred
• Sound understanding of geology and reservoir subjects
• Good organisational skills to prioritise and manage a heavy workload in a rapidly changing environment
• IT skills, including in SAP and well engineering software (WellBarrier, WellView, Wellcat, etc)
• Committed to developing skills and experience in technical discipline i.e. well integrity, completions, well architecture etc
• Well-developed knowledge of contractual/legal/terms & conditions/insurance issues
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.
• IWCF Well Control Level 4