Senior Engineer, P&A and Workover

Elsa Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsa Talent is seeking a Senior Engineer for P&A and Workover in Malaysia. Lead planning and execution of well workover and P&A programs, supervise field operations, and ensure adherence to HSSE guidelines.

Role covers rig-assisted and HWU operations, with engineering studies, feasibility analyses, and program design. Strong background in oil & gas workovers and IWCF supervisor level certification is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years in oil & gas with workover/intervention focus.
• Experience in designing and executing workover and well intervention.
• Familiarity with international codes and HSSE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and supervise workover and P&A operations.
• Cover rig-assisted and HWU operations; manage well integrity.
• Conduct engineering studies, cost evaluations, supplier assessments.
• Design workover and intervention programs; monitor integrity.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE and operating guidelines.
• Implement HSE requirements; investigate incidents.
• Track performance and provide data for optimization.
• Participate in tender processes; evaluate bids.
• Monitor contract performance through lifecycle.
• Liaise with regulators and partners for approvals.
• Update regulators/partners on progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Subsurface, Drilling for issues.
• Review work requests; prepare packs for approvals.
• Plan work programs; control budgets for operations.
• Manage resources to meet technical/operational goals.

Skills

Well workover planning

Well integrity monitoring

Project supervision

Education

BSc or MSc in Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position : Senior Engineer, P&A and Workover

Industry : Oil & Gas

Employment Type : Contract 24 months

Scope of Works:

• Plan and execute well workover and P&A operations, including generating the programs and supervising job execution.
• Cover both rig-assisted and non-rig-assisted (HWU) operations, as well as well integrity for wells on production.
• Carry out engineering and feasibility studies, cost evaluations, and equipment and services evaluations, in compliance with Company policy and procedures and local government regulations.
• Design workover and well intervention operations, and monitor well integrity using internationally recognized software and systems.
• Ensure all well activities comply with the Company's HSSE and Well Operating Guidelines.
• Implement HSE requirements, investigate incidents and ensure they are closed out.
• Track and manage performance to provide data for technical limits and continuous improvement in operations.
• Participate in the tender process, including tender evaluation and contract award.
• Monitor contract and contractor performance until the end of the contract life.
• Liaise with the regulatory body and partners to obtain approvals before any workover or well intervention operation.
• Keep regulators and partners updated on job progress and post-job performance for all related work scope.
• Work with in-house stakeholders (Operations, Subsurface, Well Intervention and Drilling) to peer review issues related to safe well operations and to prioritize activities.
• Review Work Requests and prepare work packs for regulatory body approval.
• Plan work programs and control the budget for all short-term and long-term operations.
• Manage activities and resources effectively to meet technical and operational requirements and departmental objectives.

Experience:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in an engineering discipline, preferably Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years focused primarily on Workover, Well Intervention and Well Integrity, working with Oil & Gas Operator(s).
• Proven experience in designing and executing workover and well intervention operations.
• Proven experience in well integrity, including knowledge of well integrity monitoring and surveillance using internationally recognized software or systems.
• Valid IWCF Well Completion/Intervention well control certificate at Supervisor level.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process