JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for an Senior Wells Engineer to support our Consulting business in Houston, TX. This is a contract position, on call as needed with an expected duration of 12 months. Due to the nature of the position, we will consider qualified local candidates only at this time.

The Senior Wells Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the objectives of the Subsurface Group and its Customers are performed to a satisfactory high standard and that specific work tasks are performed safely, effectively and in compliance with the specified objectives. As such, he/she shall be viewed as a technical expert and a focal point for the Customer, Contractor(s), Suppliers/Vendors and other internal department(s).

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

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Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

We pride ourselves on solving real-world problems for our clients by providing full engineering, consulting, procurement, and construction services to our customers across the globe.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects

Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. This opportunity is Hybrid in Houston, TX.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.

Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle

Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests

Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop detailed plans and schematics for drilling operations, including well design, casing, tubing programs, and materials selection for wells in a variety of industries, including oil & gas, CCS, hydrogen and others.
• Assist with, and at times lead, procurement of required resources and services pertaining to well operations.
• Supervise drilling operations to ensure they are conducted safely, efficiently, and within budget.
• Analyze subsurface data and work closely with the subsurface team to optimize well placement, performance, and successful delivery.
• Monitor and regulate project costs to ensure budgetary efficiency.
• Plan and execute well intervention activities for well performance maintenance or enhancement.
• Assist with, and at times lead, the writing and stewarding of well permits
• Engage with clients for the purpose of communicating critical information and presenting on project deliverables
• Act as an expert technical interface as required for peer reviews, partner's meetings, etc.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers in software, design, and delivery.
• Comply with the Company HSE Policy and Quality Management System (QMS)

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 15 years applicable experience in the Oil & Gas industry
• Minimum of 15 years experience in drilling operations and well engineering for onshore and offshore settings
• Demonstrated industry leadership experience a strong asset
• Advanced expertise with well design softwares
• Expertise in various types of completion technologies and strategies
• Demonstrated Technical and Team Leadership skills
• Excellent Analytical and Organizational skills
• An understanding of Subsurface Geology and its impact on well and completions design
• Strong Written and Oral Communication capability required
• Detailed understanding of well permitting requirements
• Must be a US citizen or authorized to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.