Senior Well Engineer

Schlumberger Limited; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

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Job summary

Schlumberger Limited in Canada invites applications for a Senior Well Engineer located in St. John's, Newfoundland.

You will provide technical leadership and engineering support for drilling and well construction on offshore projects, applying best practices to improve safety, efficiency, and well delivery. The role requires at least 5+ years in drilling and well construction, offshore experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive technology adoption across multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in drilling and well construction engineering.
• Offshore drilling experience.
• Strong understanding of well design, drilling operations, well delivery processes, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead well design, planning, and execution activities for drilling and well construction operations.
• Participate in risk assessments, technical reviews, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure application of engineering standards, best practices, and lessons learned throughout project execution.
• Analyze drilling performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead or participate in flat-time reduction and drilling efficiency initiatives.
• Develop technical recommendations to support technology adoption and optimize performance.

Skills

Well design & planning

Drilling operations

Data analysis

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Operations (Engineers, Geoscience, Specialists, Operators)

The Senior Well Engineer located in St.Johns Newfoundland is responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering support for drilling and well construction activities on complex offshore projects. The role requires strong well engineering expertise, operational knowledge, and the ability to identify, evaluate, and implement technologies and practices that improve drilling performance, safety, efficiency, and well delivery outcomes.

The Senior Well Engineer serves as a key technical resource supporting well planning, operational performance analysis, technology deployment, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaboration between multidisciplinary teams throughout the well construction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Well Engineering & Planning

• Support well design, planning, and execution activities for drilling and well construction operations.
• Participate in risk assessments, technical reviews, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure application of engineering standards, best practices, and lessons learned throughout project execution.

Drilling Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze drilling performance data to identify trends, recurring challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead or participate in flat-time reduction and drilling efficiency initiatives.
• Monitor well delivery performance against technical and operational objectives.
• Support benchmarking and performance reviews across wells, rigs, and campaigns.
• Develop recommendations to improve operational efficiency and well construction performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve drilling efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance operational performance.
• Identify and evaluate emerging drilling, completions, and well construction technologies.
• Develop technical recommendations in supporting technology adoption.
• Collaborate with technical specialists, service providers, and operational teams to transition technologies from concept to field deployment.

Engineering Studies & Problem Solving

• Lead engineering studies to resolve drilling and well construction challenges.
• Conduct root cause investigations and develop corrective action recommendations.
• Support analysis of wellbore stability, lost circulation, drilling dysfunctions, equipment performance, cementing challenges, and other operational issues.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in drilling and well construction engineering.
• Offshore drilling experience
• Strong understanding of well design, drilling operations, well delivery processes, and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and implementing new technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with operators, drilling contractors, and service providers.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities, drive technical improvements, and deliver operational value.

Must have the legal right to work in Canada without visa sponsorship.

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Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Insurance

• Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.

Learning Opportunities

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Diverse and Inclusive

Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

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We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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