Well Engineer (Onshore)

Energy Jobline; Río Frío de Juárez; Presencial; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading recruitment agency in the energy sector is looking for a Well Engineer to work on a temporary assignment. The role involves designing and planning drilling operations, managing service providers, and enhancing compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a strong background in petroleum or mechanical engineering, with significant experience in drilling projects. Advanced knowledge of well design tools and proficiency in English and Portuguese are essential for this position.

Formación

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience as a Well Engineer in onshore drilling and completion projects.
• Knowledge of Brazilian regulatory framework and well delivery best practices.
• IWCF or equivalent well control certification is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Design and plan safe and efficient drilling and completion operations.
• Develop well programs and operational procedures.
• Monitor daily drilling operations and recommend improvements.

Conocimientos

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Herramientas

COMPASS

WELLCAT

WELLPLAN

Descripción del empleo

Airswift is looking for a Well Engineer (Onshore) to work on a temporary onshore office-based assignment (10–12 months) with a major company in the energy sector.The position is based onshore in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and candidates must have relevant experience in drilling and completion planning, well design, and cost and risk management.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and plan safe and efficient drilling and completion operations aligned with technical, safety, and environmental standards.
• Develop well programs and operational procedures, considering cost, timeline, and technical feasibility.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment across engineering, logistics, and HSE functions.
• Monitor daily drilling operations, analyze performance data, and recommend improvements.
• Ensure full compliance with company well delivery processes and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage third-party service providers and ensure service quality meets operational goals.
• Prepare and review operational reports, risk assessments, and lessons learned documentation.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to cost control and budgeting activities for well delivery.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience as a Well Engineer in onshore drilling and completion projects.
• Experience with well design tools (e.g., COMPASS, WELLCAT, WELLPLAN) and industry software.
• Knowledge of Brazilian regulatory framework and well delivery best practices.
• IWCF or equivalent well control certification is desirable.
• Strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced English and portuguese.
• Strong commitment to HSSE performance and operational integrity.
  
  

About Airswift

Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients in STEM industries. We offer a turnkey workforce solution to acquire, mobilize and employ top talent in over 70 countries. With 800 employees in over 60 offices worldwide, 7,000 contractors and a candidate database of 1.5 million specialists, our geographical reach and pool of available talent, experience, and expertise is unmatched in the industry. We are proud to serve as a trusted advisor to clients looking to expand their operations internationally and offer employer of record services, payroll outsourcing, as well as HR consulting.