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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in well abandonment and Plug & Abandonment (P&A) program design, with a strong focus on well integrity assessments, cementing techniques, and compliance with oil & gas regulations. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide technical guidance during decommissioning projects.
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Well Abandonment Program DesignWell Integrity AssessmentCementing TechniquesEngineering Risk AssessmentWell Control Certification
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Hard Skills
Well AbandonmentCasing EvaluationFormation Pressure AnalysisTechnical DocumentationOperational ReportingTechnical Problem-SolvingProject ExecutionDecommissioning SolutionsPlugging MethodsRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Analytical ThinkingEffective CommunicationAttention to DetailCollaborationStakeholder Engagement
Tools & Technologies
WellCatLandmarkEngineering SoftwareDesign Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Well Control CertificationH2S Safety Training
Industry Keywords
Oil & Gas RegulationsHealth, Safety & Environment (HSE)Environmental StandardsOperational EfficiencyAbandonment Strategies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and support the design of well abandonment and Plug & Abandonment (P&A) programs
- Evaluate well integrity, casing conditions, and formation pressures to determine appropriate abandonment strategies
- Assess cementing techniques, plugging methods, and well barrier requirements
- Conduct engineering risk assessments and feasibility studies
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and optimize abandonment costs
- Provide technical guidance to field teams during abandonment operations
- Collaborate with engineers, operations personnel, and other stakeholders to support successful project execution
- Troubleshoot technical challenges and recommend adjustments to abandonment procedures
- Support the implementation of safe and effective decommissioning solutions
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, regulatory submissions, permits, and operational reports
- Ensure abandonment programs comply with applicable regulations, industry standards, and environmental requirements
- Identify operational and environmental risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Support Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) initiatives and compliance activities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in well abandonment, drilling, completions, or related oilfield operations
- Understanding of well construction, well integrity, and oilfield engineering principles
- Experience working with multidisciplinary technical or operational teams
- Knowledge of well integrity assessments, casing evaluation, and formation pressure considerations
- Understanding of cementing techniques, well plugging methods, and well barriers
- Familiarity with engineering risk assessments and technical planning
- Knowledge of applicable oil & gas regulations, safety requirements, and environmental standards
- Proficiency with engineering software and design tools such as WellCat, Landmark, or similar applications
- Proficient written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong analytical thinking and technical problem-solving abilities
- Ability to explain engineering decisions and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail, documentation, and safety standards
- Availability to travel to the operator's office approximately twice per year
- Direct experience designing or executing Plug & Abandonment (P&A) programs
- Experience supporting well decommissioning projects
- Well Control certification
- H2S safety training or other relevant oilfield safety certifications
Benefits
Comp & perks- Fully remote work from Colombia, Mexico, or Brazil
- Professional growth opportunities
- International collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams
- Opportunity to apply and expand expertise in well integrity, abandonment planning, and oilfield operations