Completion & Well Intervention Engineer

Schlumberger; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger is seeking a Completion & Well Intervention Engineer to lead well engineering and operations support for completion workover rigs and rigless operations. You will prepare Completion and Workover Programs and AFEs and supervise engineers on site.

Work with Subsurface and Production to ensure plans meet requirements, review Basis of Design, perform design checks, plan cementing, casing, and stimulation, and participate in cost control and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline related to petroleum, mechanical, or chemical fields.
• IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification preferred; other risk/certifications are a plus.
• Experience with well planning, completion, workover engineering, and real-time support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Completion and Workover Programs and AFEs; supervise and mentor engineers.
• Lead technical reviews of Basis of Design, equipment compatibility, and standards.
• Coordinate with drilling, service companies, and operations to meet plan objectives.
• Assess risks, perform incident investigations, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Well construction

Well intervention

Drilling operations

Well control

Casing design

Risk assessment

Project planning

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

IWCF or IADC Well Control Cert

Tools

InTouch

QUEST

IPM Standards

Job description

Summary

The Completion amp Well Intervention Engineer is responsible for well engineering and operations support for one or more completion workover rigs rigless completion operation including preparing Completion and Workover Programs and procedures and AFE s

The Completion amp Well Intervention Engineer supervises and mentors FET s and junior engineers This person attends critical operations at the wellsite as necessary in a technical advisory capacity Work with Subsurface and Production to ensure completion and workover plans meet requirements and objectives Reviews Completion Basis of Design and performs detailed design checks Review all completion hardware components for compatibility with clearances setting pressure turns weight and couplings Review regulatory requirements to determine downhole and surface safety equipment requirements and confirm compliance of final equipment configuration Review current well status and well integrity Prepare final well status post completion workover Prepare completion workover operations flowchart and contingencies Confirm final hardware design and compatibility stimulation treating production with TDAS Write program for making up sub-assemblies drifting gauging and pressure testing prior to them being RIH Determine required fluid density and composition for formation compatibility to minimize formation damage and manage fluid losses Review and determine compatibility of all slickline and wireline operations required Review fishing tool requirements and alternatives workover Write program for setting cement plugs e g squeezing perforations and any remedial cementing workover Review and insure compliance with high pressure treating standards Ensure compliance with IPM Standards for Simultaneous Activities Ensure IPM Barrier Standards is complied with when removing the BOP and installing the Christmas Tree Prepares Completion Workover Programs and follows the execution of programs technically Prepares Completion Workover procedures Prepares Completion Workover time estimates and AFE s Review the program with all parties involved drilling contractor completion wellhead slickline etc Participates in selection and evaluation of service companies suppliers and equipment Ensures proper communication with relevant parties client Product Lines third parties etc Participates in cost control of programs vs AFE by analyzing solutions Reviews new technology for possible application to project Uses InTouch for best practices lessons learned and technical alerts Participates in HARC s Prepares requests for exemptions to IPM Standards in QUEST Enters SQ RIR s resulting from Completion Workover operations in QUEST Prepares Management of Change to Completion Workover programs Forecasts and plans medium and long term needs to meet program requirements Anticipates operational changes and needs and revises plan accordingly Participates in Daily Operations Meetings QA QC of data in Daily Report Monitors daily progress against plan Monitors actual costs Vs AFE Record and monitor operational NPT trends Evaluates results Vs goals and performance of service companies Initiates engineering corrective action to ensure a process of continuous improvement Performs engineering studies to solve recurring problems completion hardware problems etc

Education

EducationBachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering , or a related Engineering discipline.Valid IWCF or IADC Well Control Certification (preferred).Additional certifications in drilling engineering, well integrity, project management, or risk management are an advantage.

Experience

Experience5 8 years of experience in drilling, completion, workover, and/or well intervention engineering within the oil & gas industry.Experience in well planning, engineering design, and operational support.Proven experience preparing and reviewing: Well Proposals Basis of Design (BoD) Drilling Programs Completion Programs Workover Programs Cost Estimates and Budgets End of Well ReportsExperience supporting rig operations and providing real-time engineering support during well execution.Exposure to risk assessments, incident investigations, and performance improvement initiatives.Experience coordinating with service companies, contractors, and multidisciplinary operational teams.

Technical Competencies

Technical CompetenciesStrong knowledge of:Well Construction and Intervention (WCI) processes.Drilling, completion, and workover operations.Well control principles and well integrity management.Casing design, cementing, directional drilling, and completion equipment.Risk assessment methodologies (HARC, HAZID, PRA, JSA).Project planning, scheduling, and cost control.Industry standards, regulations, and best practices.Ability to:Develop optimized well designs and operational programs.Monitor operational progress against scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets.Analyze operational performance and recommend improvements.Conduct engineering studies to solve well-related problems.Evaluate new technologies and implement operational enhancements.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

Leadership & Behavioral CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with customers, contractors, and service providers.Strong organizational, planning, and reporting skills.Ability to perform under pressure and support critical operational decision-making.Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.

HSE & Quality Requirements

HSE & Quality RequirementsWorking knowledge of:HSE Management Systems.Risk Management and Management of Change (MOC).Well Control and Emergency Response procedures.Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis.Quality Assurance and Operational Integrity processes.Experience participating in:Risk assessments and operational reviews.Incident investigations and corrective action implementation.Safety meetings and compliance activities.

Preferred Industry Background

Preferred Industry BackgroundExperience with major oilfield service companies ( SLB, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Weatherford ) and/or E&P operators.Experience supporting onshore and/or offshore drilling operations.Exposure to horizontal, multilateral, HPHT, or complex well environments is preferred.