Well Engineer: Operations, Planning & Optimization

Halliburton; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliburton in Perth, Western Australia, is seeking an experienced Well Engineer to support multi-discipline well-site operations. You will develop proposals, Basis of Design, and cost-effective operation plans while ensuring technical integrity and effective communication across teams.

The role requires 5+ years in well-site operations, a STEM degree, and experience with Wireline, Cementing or Coiled Tubing, plus Well Deployment Modelling tools like Wellplan or Cerberus.

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).
• Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (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.

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

Well-site operations

Problem solving

Communication

Well deployment modelling

Wireline experience

Cementing experience

Coiled Tubing experience

Cost control

Risk assessment

End-of-Well reporting

Education

Degree in STEM or Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Wellplan

Cerberus

Job description

Halliburton in Perth, Western Australia, is seeking an experienced Well Engineer to support multi-discipline well-site operations. You will develop proposals, Basis of Design, and cost-effective operation plans while ensuring technical integrity and effective communication across teams.

The role requires 5+ years in well-site operations, a STEM degree, and experience with Wireline, Cementing or Coiled Tubing, plus Well Deployment Modelling tools like Wellplan or Cerberus.