Well Engineer Completion/Workover

Baker Hughes Company; Veracruz; On-site; MXN 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company in Mexico is seeking an Integrated Solutions Well Engineer to drive well design, planning, and execution within projects. The role involves engagement with service delivery teams, HSE, and commercial units to deliver safe, cost-effective outcomes across drilling, completion, and abandonment phases.

Based in Mexico, the engineer will support tendering, planning, and execution, ensuring compliance with standards and client requirements while contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical/Chemical Engineering with MS in Petroleum/Oil & Gas or Well Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in well construction, completions, intervention and/or optimization.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic well design, technical requirements and operational plans to meet technical and financial goals.
• Collaborate with service delivery, HSE, finance, commercial and sales teams for project delivery.
• Prepare operational time and cost estimates and risk registers with stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Skills

5+ years experience

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

MS Office

Power BI

Education

Petroleum/Well Eng degree

Tools

Well engineering software

Job description

Be part of a successful team Our team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. As a team with integrity, we create value with impactful decisions by effectively connecting ideas and people

Role Summary:

The Integrated Solutions Well Engineer performs all the well engineering activities within a project or Center of Excellence according to guidelines and processes set out in the Integrated Solutions Management System, international and/or local standards and regulations and customer requirements. The Integrated Solutions WE provides technical input to the well construction, completions, well intervention and abandonment phases, from the concept and tendering stage through project commencement, execution and project close out. During tendering phases, in addition to engineering work, the engineer will be supporting the commercial and procurement teams. During planning and execution stages, the engineer interfaces with stakeholders to ensure safety, well integrity and cost effective job execution. The WE ensures the well design and well program is prepared and detailed procedures are provided to the execution team; the WE is a key contributor during project execution providing follow up, technical input, and operational support.

Essential Responsibilities:

The Integrated Solutions Well Engineer will take the ownership of preparing basic well design, technical requirements, and operational plans to accomplish both Baker Hughes and customer’s technical and financial goals. The well engineer drives close engagement with service delivery, HSE, finance, commercial and sales, and other Baker Hughes product lines. In this role, they will be involved in the planning and execution of Integrated Solutions projects.

• Ensure all engineering activities are in line with HSE policies and procedures, and drive HSE culture by setting example through safe work practices.
• Conduct business according to Baker Hughes values
• Participate in tender bid preparation process for well engineering input.
• Participate in customer presentations & meetings (may include travel to other locations).
• Preparation of well design, well plan and operational procedures for construction, completion, intervention and/or abandonment of wells in area of responsibility.
• Define technical services and third party requirements.
• Prepare operational time and cost estimates.
• In collaboration with internal and external parties, prepare risk register and contingency plans.
• Prepare and participate in peer reviews, peer assists and other quality assurance activities related to the project.
• Monitor daily progress of job(s) or project(s) and monitor operations expenditure.
• Evaluate the application and implementation of best practices and technological advancements to Integrated Solutions operations.
• Communicate effectively with well site/project stakeholders as needed and make recommendations to drive flawless service delivery and operational excellence as per approved plans.
• Monitor technical and operations KPIs and benchmark against offset well data and pre-defined well objectives.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis investigation.
• Prepare all technical reports related to the project including End of Well Report, after action reviews, lessons learned summary.
• Comply with data management according to Integrated Solutions procedures.
• Keep abreast of technological and engineering process advancements through affiliation with professional societies and participation in networks, workshops, seminars and training courses

Specific Responsibilities:

The ‘Well Engineer – Drilling’ will be responsible for all the tasks and activities related to Well Construction projects, with a strong focus on Well Design, Casing Program and Rig Selection.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferable in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical/Chemical Engineering with MS in Petroleum/Oil & Gas or Well Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in well construction, completions, intervention and/or optimization: the experience could include drill bits, BHA design, engineering simulations, field operations, preparation of programs/designs, or similar.
• Interpersonal skills to work well with colleagues across all businesses/cultures, achieve objectives through effective influencing, and establish credibility with senior leaders.
• Excellent analytics and problem-solving, including ability to form hypotheses and move forward in the absence of complete information.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills, including ability to synthesize complex topics into clear and simple messages.
• MS office suite, power BI or other analytical tools, well engineering and design software (for example: hydraulics, torque and drag, basic casing design)

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge/exposure to specific applications: conventional rotary drilling, horizontal and/or multilateral wells, pad drilling, unconventional.
• Well Control awareness
• Geo-mechanics knowledge
• Stimulation and pumping
• Flexible tubing operations
• Experience with slickline
• Knowledge of TF and rigless operations
• Well repairs

Reports to:

Engineering Lead, Region Leader or Engineering Director.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive. This position will be based on Mexico

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is:

Engineering Senior Specialist - Integrated Solutions/ Well Engineering

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy.

With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.