Well Management Engineer

RigUp, Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp, Inc. in Midland, Texas is seeking a mid to senior-level Well Management Engineer to lead remedial workovers, recompletions, and plug-and-abandonment operations on-site. You will collaborate with production, operations, and field personnel to optimize wellwork activities.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years of oil and gas experience, and 3+ years in direct wellwork. Travel to well sites and tight collaboration with operators and contractors are common, as you drive

Qualifications

• BS in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of oil and gas experience.
• Minimum 3 years direct wellwork experience (Permian Basin preferred).
• Hands-on wellwork experience in workovers and completions.
• Experience with an operator preferred over service companies.
• Self-motivated and able to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to well locations as needed.
• Proficient in MS Office and Wellview.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and provide engineering execution support to wellwork operations post-completion.
• Liaise with Production Engineering to evaluate cost and scope.
• Develop procedures and input for artificial lift systems.
• Coordinate with Operations for rig scheduling and troubleshooting.
• Interface with contractors and suppliers for costs and readiness.
• Monitor daily progress and track costs, proposing cost-saving changes.
• Travel to designated well sites to oversee operations.
• Support spend forecasting and budget preparation.
• Track, analyze, and continually improve wellwork efficiency.
• Manage contractor performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Wellview

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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-disciplinary 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