Senior Well Planning Engineer - Permian Drilling

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

Job summary

Rwdy-Inc in Midland, TX seeks a Project Well Planner IV to design complex well plans for multi-well programs. You will collaborate with drilling teams, ensure wellbore accuracy, and apply survey data for collision avoidance.

You will manage data in Landmark EDM (Compass) and use AutoCAD and Office tools daily. The role requires 5+ years in well planning, 1+ years with an operator, and willingness to be on call outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• 5+ years of well planning experience in the upstream industry.
• 1+ years of experience working directly for an oil and gas operating company.
• 1+ years of experience in unconventional reservoir plays.
• 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 drilling team to achieve cost-effective performance in a fast-paced horizontal program.
• Apply knowledge of survey programs to ensure wellbore positioning accuracy.
• Gather and interpret offset data for collision avoidance analysis.
• Generate anti-collision reports and plots for project review.
• Comply with state and federal regulations for well permitting and execution.
• Coordinate with core disciplines to align objectives in project plans.
• Communicate with Planning Teams throughout the development process.
• Track project progression from conception to execution.
• Use Landmark EDM (Compass) at an expert level and manage its database.
• Use AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite proficiently.
• Participate in COP benchmarking to transfer best practices.
• Evaluate new well planning techniques and technology.

Skills

Strong collaboration

Project coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Tools

Landmark EDM (Compass)

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

ArcMap

Global Mapper

WellView

Job description

Rwdy-Inc in Midland, TX seeks a Project Well Planner IV to design complex well plans for multi-well programs. You will collaborate with drilling teams, ensure wellbore accuracy, and apply survey data for collision avoidance.

You will manage data in Landmark EDM (Compass) and use AutoCAD and Office tools daily. The role requires 5+ years in well planning, 1+ years with an operator, and willingness to be on call outside normal hours.