Well Management Engineer

RigUp, Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp, Inc. is seeking a Mid to Senior-level Well Management Engineer to optimize remedial workovers, recompletions, and plug and abandonment activities in Midland, TX.

The role requires close collaboration with production, operations, and field personnel to drive efficient wellwork execution. Responsibilities include planning, procedures development for artificial lift, cost/scoping for opportunities, and coordinating with contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years oil and gas experience.
• Minimum of 3 years direct wellwork experience (Permian Basin experience preferred).
• Hands-on wellwork experience in workover and completions operations.
• Direct experience working for an operator (preferred over service company background).
• Self-motivated with ability to integrate within multi-discipline teams.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to well locations to oversee operations when necessary.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Wellview

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and provide engineering execution support to wellwork operations post-completion, including remedial workovers and plug and abandonment.
• Liaise with Production Engineering to provide cost and scope for opportunity evaluation.
• Develop procedures and provide design input to artificial lift systems.
• Interface with Operations for rig scheduling, execution support, and troubleshooting.
• Liaise with specialist contractors and suppliers for cost and equipment readiness.
• Monitor daily progress of wellwork operations, track costs, and suggest cost-saving changes.
• Travel to designated well sites to oversee operations as needed.
• Support wellwork spend forecasting and budget preparation.
• Track, analyze, and continually improve wellwork execution efficiency.
• Manage contractor performance

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Willingness to travel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Wellview

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Our Vision

RigUp is where the best workers power the world’s most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.

Job Description

Mid to Senior-level Well Management Engineer position focused on remedial workover, recompletion, and plug and abandonment operations. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Midland, TX, requiring close collaboration with production, operations, and field personnel to optimize wellwork activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and provide engineering execution support to wellwork operations post-completion, inclusive of remedial workovers and plug and abandonment scope
• Liaise with Production Engineering to provide cost and scope for opportunity evaluation
• Develop procedures and provide design input to artificial lift systems
• Interface with Operations for rig scheduling, execution support, and troubleshooting
• Liaise with specialist contractors and suppliers for cost and equipment readiness
• Monitor daily progress of wellwork operations, track daily costs, and recommend cost-effective changes where necessary
• Travel to designated well sites when necessary to oversee operations
• Support wellwork spend forecasting and budget preparation
• Track, analyze, and continually improve wellwork execution efficiency
• Manage contractor performance

Skills and Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in engineering
• Minimum of 5 years oil and gas experience
• Minimum of 3 years direct wellwork experience (Permian Basin experience preferred)
• Hands-on wellwork experience in workover and completions operations
• Direct experience working for an operator (preferred over service company background)
• Self-motivated with ability to integrate within multi-discipline teams
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel to well locations to oversee operations when necessary
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Wellview

Preferred

• Current residence in Midland, TX area
• Experience with Spotfire, PowerBI, or other analytics platforms
• Background in plug and abandonment engineering

Location: Midland, Texas

Schedule: 5/2 - Monday through Friday , ~7am-5pm and on call as needed