Well Engineer II — Proposals, Operations & Cost Control

Halliburton; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliburton seeks an experienced Well Engineer in Western Australia to lead proposals, Basis of Design, and operation plans. You will supervise day-to-day operations, prepare AFEs, and ensure cost control while collaborating across disciplines.

The role requires 5+ years in multi-discipline well-site operations, a STEM or Petroleum Engineering degree, and proficiency with Wellplan and Cerberus. WA-based role with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in multi-discipline well-site operations.
• Degree in STEM or Petroleum Engineering.
• Experience in Wireline, Cementing or Coiled Tubing operations.
• Plug & Abandonment experience.
• Strong technical plan writing skills.
• Able to problem solve in dynamic environments.
• Effective communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Well Deployment Modelling software (i.e Wellplan, Cerberus).
• Well Control certification (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, the Well Engineer is responsible for well proposals and the Basis of Design.
• Provides Operation Plans and prepares Programs as well as assures technical integrity of Operations planning and execution.
• Responsible for the day-to-day surveillance of operations.
• Responsible for the creation of Approval for Expenditure (AFE) and performs cost control of operations.
• Participates in risk assessment, forecasts and plans medium and long term needs to meet program requirements, and anticipates operational changes and needs.
• Prepares equipment lists and identifies long lead items.
• Ensures proper communication within the project.
• Performs engineering studies to solve recurring problems.
• Prepares End-of-Well reports and contributes to knowledge management.

Skills

Wellsite operations

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Well deployment modelling

Education

Petroleum Engineering degree

Tools

Wellplan

Cerberus

Job description

Halliburton seeks an experienced Well Engineer in Western Australia to lead proposals, Basis of Design, and operation plans. You will supervise day-to-day operations, prepare AFEs, and ensure cost control while collaborating across disciplines.

The role requires 5+ years in multi-discipline well-site operations, a STEM or Petroleum Engineering degree, and proficiency with Wellplan and Cerberus. WA-based role with opportunities for advancement.