Wells Engineer

Chevron; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Structured learning

Mentorship program

Impactful projects

Job summary

Chevron ENGINE Bengaluru is seeking a Wells Engineer to join the ENGINE Wells team in Bengaluru. The role supports the portfolio across offshore, conventional, and shale assets throughout the well lifecycle, with standard hours and evolving needs.

You will use digital tools to deliver safety, technical and performance improvements for global operations. Qualified candidates will have a degree in engineering, at least 5 years in upstream Wells engineering, and strong analytical and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering with CGPA 7.5 or higher.
• Minimum 5 years upstream Wells Engineer experience.
• Knowledge of casing design, subsurface hazards, rig equipment, well control, and performance monitoring.
• Ability to run and interpret engineering models to improve wells performance.
• Strong communication and collaboration with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global teams responsible across the enterprise for safely, reliably and efficiently executing all Wells activities.
• Deploy and monitor the use of tools, standards, and processes contributing to successful business outcomes for enterprise exploration, Upstream asset classes, and Chevron New Energies (CNE) programs.
• Provide engineering modelling for drilling and completions operations using industry standard software packages.
• Utilize data, KPIs, and analysis tools to identify opportunities to improve execution practices, transferring these into actionable items for rig teams, monitoring implementation, and ensuring sustainability of performance improvement.
• Conduct lookbacks and benchmarking analysis using internal and external data sources to identify trends and competitive performance analysis.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders in digital teams, assets, and central functions to ensure data quality, utilizing analytical tools to report metrics/performance.
• Explore how AI can be utilized in competitive performance work scopes.
• Execute workflows to support planning for all well phases.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies.

Chevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all.

About The Position

Chevron ENGINE has an exciting opportunity for a Wells Engineer to join the ENGINE Wells team; this role will be based in Chevron’s office in Bengaluru. Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, and work hours are aligned to business needs. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday. These may evolve based on operational or business requirements. Wells Engineer will provide support across Chevron’s portfolio, leveraging digital tools, to deliver process safety, technical, and performance solutions. The role supports global operations including offshore, conventional, and shale & tight asset classes across the entire well lifecycle of drilling, completion, intervention, and abandonment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global teams responsible across the enterprise for safely, reliably and efficiently executing all Wells activities
• Deploy and monitorthe use of tools, standards, and processes contributing to successful business outcomes for enterprise exploration, Upstream asset classes, and Chevron New Energies (CNE) programs
• Provide engineering modelling for drilling and completions operations using industry standard software packages
• Utilize data, KPIs, and analysis tools to identify opportunities to improve execution practices, transferring these into actionable items for rig teams, monitoring implementation, and ensuring sustainability of performance improvement.
• Conduct lookbacks and benchmarking analysis using internal and external data sources to identify trends and competitive performance analysis
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders in digital teams, assets, and central functions to ensure data quality, utilizing analytical tools to report metrics/performance
• Explore how AI can be utilized in competitive performance work scopes
• Execute workflows to support planning for all well phases

About You

We know our greatest resource is the ingenuity, creativity and innovation of our people. Applications from motivated, talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.

To Be Considered For This Role, Applicants Should Have

• Degree in relevant Engineering Discipline with minimum CGPA 7.5
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in upstream industry as Wells Engineer
• Demonstrated knowledge of wells engineering concepts including casing design, subsurface hazards, rig equipment, operational practices, well control, and performance monitoring
• Skill in running and interpreting engineering models to improve wells performance
• Experience evaluating well design & operating parameters through data and trend analysis
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work and collaborate effectively with diverse international workforce in a team environment
• Significant time spent on rig or well site as field engineer, company representative, or equivalent field experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of well design, permitting, operations, and associated logistics
• Experience in performance monitoring and optimization of well performance KPIs, performance analysis, and benchmarking
• Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative environment across geographies

What We Can Offer You

Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way. Have the opportunity to take part in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive and collaborative workplace.

• Join a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work.
• Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well-being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration.
• Grow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevron’s values and business priorities.
• Access comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
• Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.

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