Senior Completion Engineer

ELSA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ELSA in Malaysia seeks an experienced Well Completion Engineer to lead planning, execution and supervision of completion programs for COMPANY wells, ensuring safe, cost-effective operations with strong technical oversight.

You will coordinate with project teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvement in completion practices, equipment integrity and NPT reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum ten (10) years' experience in well completion engineering / operation.
• IWCF Level 4 (Drilling or Well Intervention).
• Proficiency in drilling / completion engineering software (i.e.: Wellplan, WellCAT, Openwell, Well Barrier, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Office-based with regular trips to offshore / onshore drilling unit.
• Plan, lead and supervise all aspects of completion engineering works to ensure the successful, cost-effective, and safe implementation of COMPANY wells in Malaysia.
• Provide continuous engineering support to project teams to maintain quality and meet safety standards and procedures.
• Utilize technical expertise to design, plan, and execute well completion programs.
• Lead the preparation of well completion programs and obtain necessary approvals in accordance with the COMPANY Drilling Workflow process.
• Strategize, plan, and schedule operations to ensure activities are conducted safely and cost-effectively.
• Coach and mentor engineers assigned to the project team to accelerate their development.
• Ensure the integrity of completion equipment, tools, and services through established monitoring and verification programs.
• Minimize Non-Productive Time (NPT) and avoid unnecessary operational costs by proactively identifying risks.
• When involved in contract establishment, provide technical expertise to review and analyse scopes of work and technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with COMPANY safety requirements and standards by coordinating and performing on-site rig inspections, acceptance tests for contracted rigs, and reviews of third-party equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Drive improvements in well completion efficiency across all facets of operations.
• Prepare the Final Well Report and conduct an After-Action Review upon well completion.
• Support and actively participate in COMPANY initiatives aimed at improving safety, operational integrity, efficiency, and cost optimization

Skills

IWCF Level 4 Certification

Education

Bachelor degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Wellplan

WellCAT

Openwell

Well Barrier

Job description

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum ten (10) years' experience in well completion engineering / operation.
• Attended IWCF Level 4 (Drilling or Well Intervention).
• Proficiency in drilling / completion engineering software (i.e.: Wellplan, WellCAT, Openwell, Well Barrier, etc.)

Key Accountabilities:

• Office-based with regular trips to offshore / onshore drilling unit.
• Plan, lead and supervise all aspects of completion engineering works to ensure the successful, cost-effective, and safe implementation of COMPANY wells in Malaysia. Provide continuous engineering support to project teams to maintain quality and meet safety standards and procedures.
• Utilize technical expertise to design, plan, and execute well completion programs.
• Lead the preparation of well completion programs and obtain necessary approvals in accordance with the COMPANY Drilling Workflow process.
• Strategize, plan, and schedule operations to ensure activities are conducted safely and cost-effectively.
• Coach and mentor engineers assigned to the project team to accelerate their development. Contribute actively to training and development of programs for junior engineers.
• Ensure the integrity of completion equipment, tools, and services through established monitoring and verification programs.
• Minimize Non-Productive Time (NPT) and avoid unnecessary operational costs by proactively identifying risks, analysing NPT trends, and recommending corrective actions.
• When involved in contract establishment, provide technical expertise to review and analyse scopes of work and technical specifications to ensure alignment with project requirements, cost-efficiency, and HSE standards.
• Ensure compliance with COMPANY safety requirements and standards by coordinating and performing on-site rig inspections, acceptance tests for contracted rigs, and reviews of third-party equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Drive improvements in well completion efficiency across all facets of operations.
• Prepare the Final Well Report and conduct an After-Action Review upon well completion.
• Support and actively participate in COMPANY initiatives aimed at improving safety, operational integrity, efficiency, and cost optimization