Remote Senior Well Integrity Engineer | WIMS & Risk

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Well Integrity Engineer for a fully remote capacity supporting global oil & gas operations, including Queenstown-related contexts. You will design and manage WIMS, perform risk assessments, and guide field teams across disciplines to ensure well integrity throughout lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in well integrity engineering, with strong barrier, testing, and data management expertise, and excels in remote collaboration and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in well integrity engineering, drilling, or production engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in well construction, completion design, testing, and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of well barrier principles, failure mechanisms, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency with well integrity software and data management systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional remote communication, collaboration, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive well integrity management systems (WIMS).
• Conduct risk assessments (e.g., HAZID, QRA) related to well integrity and performance.
• Oversee well testing, monitoring, and data acquisition programs to ensure well integrity.
• Analyze well integrity data, identify potential failures, and recommend preventative or corrective actions.
• Provide expert technical support and guidance on well integrity issues to operations and engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies related to well integrity.
• Review and approve well intervention plans, workover programs, and remedial strategies.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and training materials for well integrity.
• Collaborate with subsurface, drilling, and production departments to ensure a holistic approach to well management.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to well integrity assessments and actions.

Skills

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Well Integrity Engineer for a fully remote capacity supporting global oil & gas operations, including Queenstown-related contexts. You will design and manage WIMS, perform risk assessments, and guide field teams across disciplines to ensure well integrity throughout lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in well integrity engineering, with strong barrier, testing, and data management expertise, and excels in remote collaboration and reporting.