Senior Well Abandonment Engineer

AGR; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

AGR in Aberdeen is seeking a Senior Well Abandonment Engineer to lead subsea well decommissioning campaigns, delivering safe, on-budget, on-time solutions. You will work with clients, the supply chain and a multidisciplinary team to develop concepts, baselines and detailed abandonment programmes.

The role requires a minimum of ten years in oil, with subsea Well Engineering experience and an IWCF Level 4 certificate. Onshore support and international industry collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten years of oil industry or relevant experience.
• A minimum of two years’ experience with subsea Well Engineering.
• Self-starter who can take initiative and work with limited supervision.
• Excellent organisational, time-management and communication skills.
• Onshore, operator-facing or operator-based experience.
• Technical experience in drilling, completions, interventions or integrity.
• Proven track record in managing P&A campaigns.
• Knowledge of P&A engineering, guidelines and industry tech.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical execution of subsea well abandonment campaigns safely, on budget and on time.
• Collaborate with clients and supply chain to deliver innovative solutions.
• Produce feasibility studies, develop abandonment concepts and Basis of Design.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
• Prepare time and cost estimates for abandonment options.
• Compile detailed abandonment programmes with specialists and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with Well Management System and industry guidelines.
• Provide onshore technical support to Well Decommissioning Superintendent.
• Carry out post well reviews and capture lessons learned.
• Be available on-call for out-of-hours operations and emergencies.

Skills

Subsea well engineering

P&A campaigns

Offshore operations

Project planning

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Onshore operator experience

Education

Honours degree in Engineering

IWCF Level 4 Well Control Certificate

Job description

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK, prior to applying for this role. Please do not apply if you do not hold RTW in the UK.

AGR are working closely with our Aberdeen-based client to recruit a Senior Well Abandonment Engineer to join its team on a long-term contract basis.

About the role:

This role will be responsible for the technical delivery of subsea well abandonment campaigns, providing planning and operational expertise such that all assigned abandonment activities can be performed safely, on budget and on time. The Senior Well Abandonment Engineer will report directly to the Director of Well Decommissioning.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Work closely with clients to fully understand project requirements.
• Collaborate with the team and supply chain to deliver innovative solutions to well decommissioning challenges.
• Produce feasibility studies, develop abandonment concepts & Basis of Design.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify mitigation plans and ensure implementation.
• Carry out appraisal and implementation of new technologies and techniques.
• Work with Contract team to set up contracting arrangements, and to specify & procure equipment.
• Compile information for regulatory permits & well examination.
• Manage interfaces with third parties to ensure a One Team approach.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the bespoke Well Decommissioning Management System.
• Prepare time and cost estimates for all abandonment options.
• Compile detailed abandonment programmes, supported by relevant specialists, incorporating lessons learned from previous projects and industry experience.
• Ensure planned activities comply with the Well Management System and relevant industry guidelines.
• Provide onshore technical support to Well Decommissioning Superintendent during well decommissioning operations.
• Carry out after action and post well reviews & capture lessons learned.
• As and when required, undertake such duties on an on-call basis as the company may require to cover out of hours operations and emergency response incidents.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of ten years of oil industry, or relevant, experience
• A minimum of two years’ experience with subsea Well Engineering
• Self-starter who can take initiative and work under their own supervision
• Excellent organisational, time-management and communication skills
• Onshore, operator facing or operator-based experience
• Technical experience in a variety of well disciplines – drilling, completions, interventions, integrity, production etc
• Previous offshore experience in variety of well operations including well services, completions or drilling
• Proven track record in managing P&A campaigns
• Knowledge of P&A engineering and operational techniques, legislation and industry technology

Technical skills/Qualifications:

• Valid IWCF Level 4 Well Control Certificate
• Relevant Honours engineering degree, and/or equivalent industry experience
• Knowledge of industry standards and guidelines