Well Engineer Completion/Workover

Role Summary:

The Integrated Solutions Well Engineer performs all the well engineering activities within a project or Center of Excellence according to guidelines and processes set out in the Integrated Solutions Management System, international and/or local standards and regulations and customer requirements. The Integrated Solutions WE provides technical input to the well construction, completions, well intervention and abandonment phases, from the concept and tendering stage through project commencement, execution and project close out. During tendering phases, in addition to engineering work, the engineer will be supporting the commercial and procurement teams. During planning and execution stages, the engineer interfaces with stakeholders to ensure safety, well integrity and cost effective job execution. The WE ensures the well design and well program is prepared and detailed procedures are provided to the execution team; the WE is a key contributor during project execution providing follow up, technical input, and operational support.

Essential Responsibilities:
The Integrated Solutions Well Engineer will take the ownership of preparing basic well design, technical requirements, and operational plans to accomplish both Baker Hughes and customer’s technical and financial goals. The well engineer drives close engagement with service delivery, HSE, finance, commercial and sales, and other Baker Hughes product lines.
In this role, they will be involved in the planning and execution of Integrated Solutions projects. The main responsibilities are:
• Ensure all engineering activities are in line with HSE policies and procedures, and drive HSE culture by setting example through safe work practices.
• Conduct business according to Baker Hughes values
• Participate in tender bid preparation process for well engineering input.
• Participate in customer presentations & meetings (may include travel to other locations).
• Preparation of well design, well plan and operational procedures for construction, completion, intervention and/or abandonment of wells in area of responsibility.
• Define technical services and third party requirements.
• Prepare operational time and cost estimates.
• In collaboration with internal and external parties, prepare risk register and contingency plans.
• Prepare and participate in peer reviews, peer assists and other quality assurance activities related to the project.
• Monitor daily progress of job(s) or project(s) and monitor operations expenditure.
• Evaluate the application and implementation of best practices and technological advancements to Integrated Solutions operations.
• Communicate effectively with well site/project stakeholders as needed and make recommendations to drive flawless service delivery and operational excellence as per approved plans.
• Monitor technical and operations KPIs and benchmark against offset well data and pre-defined well objectives.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis investigation.
• Prepare all technical reports related to the project including End of Well Report, after action reviews, lessons learned summary.
• Comply with data management according to Integrated Solutions procedures.
• Keep abreast of technological and engineering process advancements through affiliation with professional societies and participation in networks, workshops, seminars and training courses
Specific Responsibilities:
The ‘Well Engineer – Drilling’ will be responsible for all the tasks and activities related to Well Construction projects, with a strong focus on Well Design, Casing Program and Rig Selection.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree preferably in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical/Chemical Engineering with MS in Petroleum/Oil & Gas or Well Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in well construction, completions, intervention and/or optimization: the experience could include drill bits, BHA design, engineering simulations, field operations, preparation of programs/designs, or similar.
• Interpersonal skills to work well with colleagues across all businesses/cultures, achieve objectives through effective influencing, and establish credibility with senior leaders.
• Excellent analytics and problem-solving, including ability to form hypotheses and move forward in the absence of complete information.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills, including ability to synthesize complex topics into clear and simple messages.
• MS office suite, power BI or other analytical tools, well engineering and design software (for example: hydraulics, torque and drag, basic casing design)
Desired Characteristics:
• Previous relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge/exposure to specific applications: conventional rotary drilling, horizontal and/or multilateral wells, pad drilling, unconventional.
• Well Control awareness
• Geo-mechanics knowledge

• Stimulation and pumping

• Flexible tubing operations

• Experience with slickline

• Knowledge of TF and rigless operations

• Well repairs

Reports to: Engineering Lead, Region Leader or Engineering Director.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineering Senior Specialist - Integrated Solutions/ Well Engineering