Well Abandonment Engineer – P&A

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Design and assist in the development of programs for well abandonment and Plug & Abandonment (P&A).

• Analyze well integrity, casing conditions, and formation pressures to formulate suitable abandonment strategies.

• Evaluate cementing methods, plugging techniques, and requirements for well barriers.

• Perform engineering risk assessments and feasibility analyses.

• Discover opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and reduce abandonment expenses.

• Offer technical support to field teams during abandonment activities.

• Work in collaboration with engineers, operations staff, and other stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.

• Resolve technical issues and advise on modifications to abandonment methods.

• Assist in the adoption of safe and efficient decommissioning solutions.

• Produce and maintain technical documentation, regulatory submissions, permits, and operational reports.

• Guarantee that abandonment programs adhere to relevant regulations, industry standards, and environmental guidelines.

• Identify operational and environmental hazards and propose mitigation measures.

• Promote Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) initiatives and compliance activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years of pertinent experience in well abandonment, drilling, completions, or related oilfield operations.

• Knowledge of well construction, well integrity, and principles of oilfield engineering.

• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary technical or operational teams.

• Familiarity with well integrity evaluations, casing assessments, and formation pressure considerations.

• Understanding of cementing processes, well plugging techniques, and well barriers.

• Acquainted with engineering risk assessments and technical planning processes.

• Knowledge of relevant oil & gas regulations, safety protocols, and environmental standards.

• Proficient in engineering software and design tools such as WellCat, Landmark, or equivalent applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to articulate engineering decisions and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

• Keen attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and adherence to safety standards.

• Willingness to travel to the operator's office approximately twice a year.

• Direct experience in the design or execution of Plug & Abandonment (P&A) programs.

• Experience in supporting well decommissioning projects.

• Well Control certification.

• H2S safety training or other relevant oilfield safety certifications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunities from Colombia, Mexico, or Brazil.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• International collaboration with diverse engineering and operations teams.

• Chance to utilize and enhance expertise in well integrity, abandonment planning, and oilfield operations.