Drilling & Workover Contract Engineer

PRIMA ENERGY; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 360,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIMA ENERGY is seeking a Drilling & Workover Contract Engineer who will manage commercial, legal, and technical procurement for drilling and workover services. You will prepare ITB packages, evaluate bids, and administer service contracts to align with project timelines and budgets.

The role requires hands-on experience with drilling/workover tenders, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of risk and cost estimation within the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of risk allocation and cost estimation.
• Experience negotiating and administering complex service contracts.
• Experience with drilling/workover tenders and vendor bids.
• Familiarity with oilfield equipment and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scopes of work and ITB packages for drilling, completion, and workover services.
• Conduct technical and techno‑commercial bid evaluations and draft award recommendations.
• Negotiate terms, manage variations, and resolve contract disputes.
• Coordinate with drilling/completion teams to align equipment and services with timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with local standards and SKK Migas guidelines in Indonesia.

Skills

Commercial skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

A Drilling & Workover Contract Engineer in the oil and gas industry manages commercial, legal, and technical procurement processes. They bridge drilling operations and supply chain management by preparing tenders, evaluating vendor bids, and administering service contracts for rigs, well completions, and workover interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Tender & Procurement Management: Prepare scopes of work, technical specifications, and invitation-to-bid (ITB) packages for drilling, completion, and workover services.
• Bid Evaluation: Conduct technical and techno-commercial evaluations of contractor proposals and draft formal award recommendations.
• Contract Administration: Negotiate contract terms, manage service variations, handle claim resolutions, and monitor vendor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Operational Coordination: Collaborate with drilling and completion engineers to ensure rig equipment and third-party services match operational timelines and budgets.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure compliance with local industry standards, company policies, and regional regulatory frameworks (such as SKK Migas guidelines in Indonesia).

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or Law.
• Experience: 4 to 8+ years in the oil and gas sector, with specific hands‑on experience handling drilling/workover contracts or supply chain tenders.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with drilling rigs, well intervention, stimulation fluids, and oilfield equipment.
• Commercial Skills: Strong understanding of risk allocation, cost estimation, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution.