Wells Engineering Strategy & Delivery Lead

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

Job summary

ELSA is seeking an experienced Wells Engineering leader to strategize and govern drilling, completion, intervention, workover, and abandonment activities across the lifecycle. You will guide technical standards, risk controls, and supplier oversight to maximize asset value and safety.

The role emphasizes technical integrity, cost efficiency, and collaboration with subsurface, production, and project teams to align deliverables with business goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of oil and gas experience in the relevant discipline.
• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum/Drilling/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related field.
• IWCF Level 4 Drilling Well Control or IADC equivalent; willingness to renew.

Responsibilities

• Develop and endorse well designs, drilling programs, and operational procedures.
• Lead specialist technical direction for safe, efficient, and cost‑effective well delivery.
• Drive risk assessments, lessons learned, and best-practice implementation.

Skills

Wells engineering

Project leadership

Risk assessment

HSSE compliance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Drilling/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

IWCF Level 4 Drilling Well Control

IADC equivalent

Job description

ELSA is seeking an experienced Wells Engineering leader to strategize and govern drilling, completion, intervention, workover, and abandonment activities across the lifecycle. You will guide technical standards, risk controls, and supplier oversight to maximize asset value and safety.

The role emphasizes technical integrity, cost efficiency, and collaboration with subsurface, production, and project teams to align deliverables with business goals.