Completions & Stimulations Engineering Advisor

The Morrow Group; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks an experienced professional for a full-time position in Dhahran Compound, Saudi Arabia. The role involves performing technical analyses related to unconventional resources, engaging in fracture stimulation design, and overseeing completion engineering. Ideal candidates will have 15 years of well completions experience, including 5 years in fracture stimulation, and hold a BS in petroleum engineering or a related field. Strong communication skills and experience with fracture stimulation modeling software are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years well completions experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in fracture stimulation, design, and execution.
• Experience in fracture stimulation of unconventional reservoirs.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis related to Unconventional Resources completions.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on well conditions.
• Conduct root cause analysis for frac job failures.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of completion and stimulation engineering principles

Good working knowledge of BHI products and services

Excellent client relations and communication skills

Education

BS or greater in petroleum engineering or related field

Tools

Fracture stimulation modeling software (e.g. Meyer, Stim Plan, Frac Pro, Gopher)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis and studies related to Unconventional Resources completions and stimulation engineering assessments in KSA.
• Has the ability to work with the multidisciplinary team and the Simulation Service Providers, analyze well conditions and provide advice on well completions regarding a stimulation design that optimizes production with consideration for both cost and risk.
• Has the ability to review completion request to ensure clear objectives are provided and that the planned stimulation is designed to meet this objective.
• Has the ability to perform both field and real time remote job supervision.
• Has the ability to develop perforation, flow back, and stimulation best practices and standards in specific areas and formations.
• Has the ability to conduct root cause analysis for all frac job failures.
• Has the ability to prepare reports for stimulation operations conducted including design and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for stimulation and completions.
• The ability to read and interpret open hole logs, integrate geomechanics and other data into the design and interpret well test data is an asset.

Working Knowledge Of

• Cementing procedures
• Completion design; cased hole vs. open hole
• Completion systems and application to stimulation operations
• Perforating and fracturing fluids and proppants
• Hydraulic fracture treatment design and analysis
• Acidizing and alternative stimulation methods
• Well testing, mini-frac testing, stress testing
• Micro‑seismic and other fracturing diagnostics methods
• Safety procedures

Skills

• Advanced knowledge and application of completion and stimulation engineering principles.
• Good working knowledge of BHI products and services.
• Excellent client relations, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; a real team player.

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years well completions experience including a minimum of 5 years’ experience in fracture stimulation, design, and execution.
• Experience in fracture stimulation of unconventional reservoirs is required.
• A work history that demonstrates initiative and innovative thinking.
• Prior consulting / secondment experience a plus.

Qualifications

• BS or greater in petroleum engineering or related field.

Software Skills

• Experience with fracture stimulation modeling software, e.g. Meyer, Stim Plan, Frac Pro, Gopher.

Duration: Full‑time permanent. 2–3 year expatriate assignment.