Project Well Planner V

RWDY Inc; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

RWDY Inc. seeks a Project Well Planner IV to design complex well plans for a multi-well drilling program in the Permian region. You will collaborate with the drilling team to optimize performance and ensure wellbore accuracy using Landmark EDM (Compass) and AutoCAD.

The role requires 5+ years of well planning experience, 1+ years with an oil & gas operator, and experience in unconventional plays. On-call availability is expected; position based in Midland, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 5 years of well planning experience in upstream oil & gas required.
• 1+ years working directly for an oil & gas operating company required.
• 1+ years of experience in unconventional reservoir plays required.
• Able and willing to be on call outside standard working hours.

Responsibilities

• Design complex well plans for a multi-well/multi-pad drilling program.
• Collaborate with the drilling team to optimize performance in a fast-paced horizontal program.
• Apply knowledge of survey programs to ensure wellbore positioning accuracy.
• Gather and interpret offset well data for collision avoidance analysis.
• Generate preliminary anti-collision reports and plots for project review.
• Ensure regulatory permitting and execution compliance with state/federal regs.
• Coordinate with core disciplines to integrate objectives into development plans.
• Communicate with Planning Teams to provide design constraint options.
• Track project progression from concept to execution.
• Use Landmark EDM (Compass) at expert level and manage the database.
• Use AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite proficiently.
• Participate in COP benchmarking studies to apply best practices.
• Evaluate applications of new well planning technology.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Landmark EDM (Compass)

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

ArcMap

Global Mapper

WellView

Job description

Job Title: Project Well Planner IV

Compensation: $38.50–$68.58/hr

Schedule: M-F (8 hour days)

Location: 600 W. Illinois Avenue, Midland, TX 79701

Target Start Date: 10/20/26

End Date: 10/18/27

Scope

Support the Permian Business Unit by participating in multi-discipline well planning and developing well plans aligned with stated well and project objectives. Perform all work in full compliance with applicable policies, standards and regulations, with a focus on personnel safety, environmental stewardship and operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design complex well plans for a multi-well/multi-pad drilling program.
• Collaborate with the drilling team to ensure well plan designs achieve cost-effective performance in a fast-paced horizontal drilling program.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of survey programs to ensure wellbore positioning accuracy.
• Gather and interpret offset well data for accurate collision avoidance analysis.
• Generate preliminary anti-collision reports and corresponding plots for project review.
• Apply knowledge of state and federal regulatory agencies and applicable regulations to ensure compliance for regulatory permitting and execution.
• Establish communications with core disciplines to incorporate objectives into project development plans as requested by the Development team.
• Communicate with Planning Teams throughout the development process, providing options for design constraint mitigation.
• Track project progression from conception to execution.
• Use Landmark EDM (Compass) at an expert level and manage the database to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Use AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite proficiently.
• Participate in internal and external COP benchmarking studies to identify, transfer and apply best well planning practices.
• Evaluate the application and implementation of best well planning practices and new technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 5 years of well planning experience in the upstream industry required.
• 1+ years of experience working directly for an oil and gas operating company required.
• 1+ years of experience in unconventional reservoir plays required.
• Able and willing to be on call outside standard working hours.

Technical Experience

• Expert-level proficiency with Landmark EDM (Compass), including database management.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of survey programs, wellbore positioning accuracy and collision avoidance analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations for well permitting and execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in all aspects of well planning.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and team members to meet goals.
• Uncompromising adherence and commitment to COP SPIRIT Values: Safety, People, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation and Teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to work within internal and external multi-discipline teams to achieve consensus and alignment.
• Willingness to accept risks and aggressively pursue continuous improvement.
• Ability to think outside the box and willingness to be challenged.
• Ability to review drilling performance and recommend new well planning techniques to engineering and management to improve performance.
• Knowledge of WellView well reporting software.
• Knowledge of ArcMap and Global Mapper software.
• Well-developed project management skills.
• Active communication and commitment to taking the time to perform work safely to protect people and the environment.
• Team-oriented approach and willingness to handle assigned tasks, whether simple or complex.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills.